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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
- Primary
- Brandon and Byshottles DH7 9PA
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Based on the inspection date: 18 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised the teaching of reading and phonics. Pupils practise reading often.
Success of the Curriculum: New subject curriculums introduced but are not yet fully in place.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums are not implemented as intended; pupils have misconceptions and gaps in their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in these subjects: reading, mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessment well to identify starting points and plan activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect to each other and the staff who help them. A consistent approach to behaviour helps pupils to make the right choice.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have set sharply focused targets for pupils so they can learn alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are on hand to resolve any issues at breaktimes, helping pupils to feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents do not receive consistent feedback to help them understand their child’s school experience.
Parental Involvement: The new SENCo is starting to involve parents and carers in deciding how best to support pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils enjoy playing wheelchair basketball. Younger pupils participate in ballet lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: At breaktimes, there are many games to occupy pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers model reading well, helping pupils develop vocabulary. Staff appreciate the support they are receiving.
Impact on Student Progress: The work given to pupils does not always help them build on prior learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The new curriculums are not fully embedded. This means some pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use assessment well in early years but miss opportunities to check learning across all subjects.
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About Us
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 69 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 53% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.35% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
Local authority ratio 19 : 1