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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
- Primary
- Nelson BB9 8HD
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy reading and phonics; the curriculum supports achievement across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum plays a key role in pupil development and character building.
Foundational Skills: The school adopts a structured curriculum for reading, maths, and phonics with strong ambition.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum thanks to targeted support and organized knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years need clear content definition for effective progression.
Areas Needing Improvement: Precise early years' knowledge needs better definition to build readiness for key stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, especially in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is given swiftly, especially for new or struggling students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful behaviour and positive attitudes noted among pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students enjoy reading with strong phonics foundations; achieve fluency and confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems help struggling readers catch up quickly, including mid-year joiners.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display good behaviour influenced by high expectations and positive reinforcement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and specialist support for SEND pupils are effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and open communication help SEND pupils succeed across all areas.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures a positive culture for safeguarding with effective arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Promotes healthy relationships and safety effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with a positive, open culture ensuring pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about approachable staff and support provided.
Parental Involvement: School involves families in library activities fostering a love for reading.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate ongoing support and find staff approachable, reflecting positively on the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use secure subject knowledge; however, some activity selections need improvement to deepen learning.
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About Us
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 202 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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In order to serve the Holy Saviour Nelson parish, Holy Saviour School was constructed in 1970. It is a functioning institution with close ties to The Good Shepherd Parish, where we belong. In our neighbourhood, Holy Saviour has a long history and a positive reputation, and many of our current parents were students here too. Roman Catholics make up the bulk of our students, although we do accept those of other religions. Holy Saviour serves as a primary "feeder" for Colne's Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More High School. There are now 209 students enrolled in Holy Saviour, a one-form entrance school with seven courses overall. The teachers here are diligent and committed to giving each student a top-notch Catholic education. Our instructors are supported by a fantastic team of teaching assistants, administrative personnel, and lunchtime supervisors.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 55% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.4% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 95 | 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 | 65% 15 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 9.2% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 95 | 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 | 50% 7 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 9.08% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 57% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.79% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Local authority ratio 19 : 1