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Previous inspection Good
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority throughout the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well with higher than national progress rates.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for solving challenging mathematical problems.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion making expected progress higher than national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely and sharply focused help from teachers and assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary; they are happy and feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well trained staff provide individual learning support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying not an issue; clear procedures ensure safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exceptional atmosphere of mutual respect enhances safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents believe their children are extremely well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of trips, before- and after-school activities enhance experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Improvements to outdoor areas, including gardening clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging lessons that stretch literacy and scientific knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching consistently good; some outstanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking ensures pupils know how to improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Activities sometimes don't meet all ability levels.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 228 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.7 25.8 20.6
Proficient Math 103 108 -
Proficient Read 106 109 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 89 97
Reading 106 92 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 66% 53% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7.38% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.9 Below Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths -2.3 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 1 92 96
Reading 105 1 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 74% 3 61.76% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 15% 1 9.28% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.3 Above Average
Writing 2.7 Above Average
Maths 1.0 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 1 90 94
Reading 106 1 92 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 1 55.61% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 1 8.1% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.5 Average
Writing 2.3 Above Average
Maths -0.3 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 85 93
Reading 107 86 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 72% 52.75% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 8.05% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.9 Above Average
Writing 4.6 Well Above Average
Maths 1.3 Above Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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