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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Children in the early years make a very strong start in learning to read with a meticulous phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils thrive due to rapid improvements and deep knowledge in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school prioritises reading, ensuring pupils learn to read well and develop a love of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Expert staff make successful adaptations to lessons to enable all pupils to learn well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable; learning is not disrupted by poor behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems to support pupils with SEND ensure they are fully included in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are known, loved, and feel safe, with effective provision to promote mental health.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work closely with families to overcome challenges that might affect attendance.
Parent Feedback: The school goes out of its way to connect with pupils’ families, who are met with understanding and compassion.
Parental Involvement: Staff have fostered strong relationships with parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs that develop their interests in sport, music, and art.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for outdoor learning are provided to all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Expert teaching enables pupils to become fluent and confident readers.
Impact on Student Progress: Actions of leaders have made a huge contribution to the outstanding education provided.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff make thorough checks on what pupils understand.
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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding - Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.1 20.1 21.7
Proficient Math 101 99 100
Proficient Read 102 98 101
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 101 98 97
Reading 102 99 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% 55.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 6.64% 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 -2 Below Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths -2 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 107 6 104 96
Reading 108 3 103 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 23 64.38% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 8.75% 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 3.7 Above Average
Writing 0.5 Average
Maths 2.1 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 101 3 103 94
Reading 105 3 104 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 48% 22 63.19% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.09% 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 -0.2 Average
Writing -0.5 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 104 98 93
Reading 108 98 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 70% 58.79% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 7.13% 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 3.3 Above Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths -0.5 Average
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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 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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