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Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Liverpool L11 0BQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Highly effective teaching of phonics ensures pupils build words well and develop early reading skills confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum with extra-curricular activities enhancing their skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to improve pupils' grammar, punctuation, and spelling across the wider curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is similar to national averages; reading fluency is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify pupils who are falling behind and put timely interventions in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well mannered, and behaviour has greatly improved.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support provided; regular reviews ensure those with special needs make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly; pupils understand how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; mutual trust between pupils and staff evident.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the improved communication and supportiveness of the headteacher and team.
Parental Involvement: Parents encouraged to participate through workshops and 'stay and play' sessions in early years.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of activities like Lego therapy, dance, music, drama, and sports to nurture interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Recent development of outside areas supports children's social and emotional development well.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training and cross-school collaboration improve teaching standards consistently.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils across the school make good progress from their starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have a thorough approach to monitoring teaching, learning, and assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not consistently set challenging activities for greater depth.
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About Us
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 243 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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'd like to extend a warm welcome to you to our website on behalf of the students, staff, and governing body of Our Lady and St. Swithin's Catholic Primary School. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish and our primary school, which is thriving, active, and inviting, collaborate closely. We have more than 230 kids, ages three to eleven. We believe that we provide every child with the chances they are entitled to, regardless of their starting point or level of aptitude. We are incredibly fortunate to have amazing kids who are supported and guided by parents and carers who actively participate in our school. Our team members are committed to giving every kid the best possible experience. Our Mission statement cites that 'As a Catholic community centred on God's love, respecting all, we are committed to enable and encourage each person to be cared for in body, mind and spirit; ensuring each individual achieves their full potential in a secure and caring environment.'. My mission as Headteacher is to ensure that every child achieves to there full potential and that their curriculum which we offer allows the 'whole child' to thrive not just academically but in every facet of their development including spiritually, physically and morally. Our governing body is crucial to our success because they serve as our "critical friend," challenging and encouraging us to always be able to carry out our vision and principles. I sincerely hope you have found our website to be educational and useful, and I am looking forward to meeting you in person soon.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 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 | 48% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.31% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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% 2 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 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 | 59% 9 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.47% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1