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Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
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Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Oldham OL8 2SR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have ensured that pupils learning to read well is a priority. Staff are well trained in teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders’ curriculum thinking in one or two subjects is unclear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff successfully identify pupils who need extra help with reading. Skilled staff support these pupils well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use a range of effective approaches to adapt their delivery of curriculum so that pupils with SEND can learn well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: They behave well. This means that pupils can learn without interruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: They trust that staff will do their best to resolve any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: This helps pupils and families to access extra support when they need it.
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Teacher Engagement: Teachers present information clearly and provide opportunities for pupils to revisit and practise previous learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils become fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks that the curriculum is delivered consistently well by teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not get the guidance and advice that they need to deliver the curriculum well.
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Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 234 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 35 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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I extend a very hearty WELCOME to you on behalf of Holy Rosary.
I am proud of the strong Catholic spirit that permeates Holy Rosary.
Children are welcomed into the Catholic faith community at Holy Rosary, which fosters the Gospel Values in a caring environment.
Bishop Beck dedicated the Holy Rosary RC Primary School, which is a part of the parish church of the same name, in October 1960.
Both the church and the school are located on the same property in Oldham, off of Ashton Road.
We host Masses and Services within the school and invite people of the local community to join us in celebrations as a Parish despite the recent church closure.
Our chaplaincy staff is strong, and they have built a tiny chapel where they will carry out their work.
With the assistance of Father Sumner at St. Patrick's parish in Oldham, the school continues to support parents and their kids participating in the Salford Diocese Sacramental Program.
Religious education is crucial, and it is our mission to carry the teachings of Christ across everything we do.
Our goal is to foster an environment where kids can grow to respect themselves and one another, feel safe, recognise the significance of Christ in their lives, and start to consider what it means to be a part of the Catholic community.
The school's standard admittance threshold is 30.
The standard of instruction and learning is highly valued.
2019's January Ofsted inspection of Holy Rosary.
The verdict stated that the school needs improvement.
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I am proud of the strong Catholic spirit that permeates Holy Rosary.
Children are welcomed into the Catholic faith community at Holy Rosary, which fosters the Gospel Values in a caring environment.
Bishop Beck dedicated the Holy Rosary RC Primary School, which is a part of the parish church of the same name, in October 1960.
Both the church and the school are located on the same property in Oldham, off of Ashton Road.
We host Masses and Services within the school and invite people of the local community to join us in celebrations as a Parish despite the recent church closure.
Our chaplaincy staff is strong, and they have built a tiny chapel where they will carry out their work.
With the assistance of Father Sumner at St. Patrick's parish in Oldham, the school continues to support parents and their kids participating in the Salford Diocese Sacramental Program.
Religious education is crucial, and it is our mission to carry the teachings of Christ across everything we do.
Our goal is to foster an environment where kids can grow to respect themselves and one another, feel safe, recognise the significance of Christ in their lives, and start to consider what it means to be a part of the Catholic community.
The school's standard admittance threshold is 30.
The standard of instruction and learning is highly valued.
2019's January Ofsted inspection of Holy Rosary.
The verdict stated that the school needs improvement.
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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-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 35.1 | 25.8 | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 37% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 97 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 96 4 | 98 | 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 | 21% 31 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.75% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | 99 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 103 | 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 | 52% 21 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.97% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 31% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.49% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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
35 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1