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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Stoke Lodge and The Common BS34 6BY
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High focus on phonics prepares students well for reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well from low starting points, and attainment by the end of Key Stage 2 is broadly average and rising.
Areas Needing Improvement: Effective techniques to teach writing and mathematics are inconsistently applied across classes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading is broadly average by the end of Year 2; number skills have improved markedly since the previous inspection.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support from teaching assistants and school staff ensures good progress for all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour in lessons is a strong factor in learning; pupils are attentive and engage positively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers, supported by skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Behavioural management is effective; bullying is extremely rare and dealt with efficiently if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good relationships and a cohesive community ensure pupils feel safe, thrive in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Parent Feedback: The great majority of parents felt teaching is good; they appreciate the good progress their children make.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnerships with the Traveller community positively impact student progress and community cohesion.
Extracurricular Activities: The breakfast club exemplifies the high-quality care given to pupils, supporting both academic and social development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers display very good subject knowledge and give clear explanations with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching quality and effective support drive good progress and positive attitudes toward learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders effectively use rigorous quality assurance linked to focused professional development to raise teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in the application of questioning techniques and independent work opportunities.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Since 2005, I have worked at Holy Family, and I count it a great joy to collaborate with the faculty, students, and parents of such a magnificent institution.
Every employee at Holy Family School is familiar with and devoted to every student.
Parents and inspectors agree that Holy Family's humanitarian culture is consistently emphasised and viewed as a strength.
We will cultivate your child's creativity, curiosity, initiative, independence, and—most importantly—confidence and self-belief across the curriculum.
You'll have many of chances to be involved by helping your child with homework and other school and home initiatives.
At Holy Family, we want to help our students develop into joyful, confident, creative, skillful, courteous, respectful, and compassionate adults.
The staff serves as a great example of how to interact with, take care of, and value people.
More information about the school and specifics about each class's curriculum are available on the school website.
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Every employee at Holy Family School is familiar with and devoted to every student.
Parents and inspectors agree that Holy Family's humanitarian culture is consistently emphasised and viewed as a strength.
We will cultivate your child's creativity, curiosity, initiative, independence, and—most importantly—confidence and self-belief across the curriculum.
You'll have many of chances to be involved by helping your child with homework and other school and home initiatives.
At Holy Family, we want to help our students develop into joyful, confident, creative, skillful, courteous, respectful, and compassionate adults.
The staff serves as a great example of how to interact with, take care of, and value people.
More information about the school and specifics about each class's curriculum are available on the school website.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 99 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 63% | 53.63% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.37% | 7.4% |
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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 104 1 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 89 | 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 | 57% 6 | 57.51% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 10.61% | 9.69% |
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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 91 | 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 | 63% 14 | 56.65% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 9.68% | 9.14% |
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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 109 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 77% | 55.94% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.68% | 8.17% |
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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 19 : 1
