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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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- Cronton WA8 5DW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well; most pupils pass the phonics screening check at Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes personal development effectively with a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular activities.
Foundational Skills: The early years provide a strong foundation for future learning.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-defined curriculum informed by educational research.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to use assessment more effectively in reading and provide more opportunities for writing at length.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment strategies are not well matched to the intent of the curriculum in some subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular reviews and tailored support help pupils with SEND make strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, have good attitudes to learning, and behaviour is good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils of all ages enjoy reading and develop into confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify and support pupils who develop gaps in phonics knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils endeavor to behave in accordance with the school's values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improving but some lower- and middle-ability pupils do not make enough progress in reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders regularly review support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they make strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has strengthened its systems to ensure pupils with SEND receive the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding systems are thorough and effective; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are fully aware of their safeguarding responsibilities, and parents are confident in the school's safety measures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff foster strong relationships with pupils based on mutual respect.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a calm atmosphere across the school, promoting welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents state their children feel safe, happy, and well looked after at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through initial assessments, 'Stay and Play' sessions, and are well informed about their children's progress.
Parent Feedback: Parents are encouraged to give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a good range of extracurricular activities, particularly in sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor areas are well resourced with a wide range of activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish activities such as gardening, cheerleading, and cross-stitch clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and enthusiasm, using questioning skillfully.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching in mathematics and phonics shows good impact on pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on the quality of teaching and feedback help improve teacher performance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach and appreciate professional development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant staffing changes in key stage 2 affected consistency, but new teachers are settling in well.
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About Us
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 212 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.71% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 108 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 101 | 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 | 84% 7 | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 7.65% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 101 | 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 | 77% 9 | 59.6% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 5.84% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 68% | 54.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 4.37% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
