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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Peterlee SR8 1DE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers effectively adapt the curriculum to support pupils with SEND and foster children's love of reading from the start.
Success of the Curriculum: Several subjects are securely embedded, such as mathematics and geography, with high expectations for curriculum delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects like art and design are not fully embedded. Leaders need to fill knowledge gaps caused by recent curriculum changes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils can talk about their learning in mathematics and geography, with structured phonics programs supporting reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are put in place swiftly for those who struggle with learning to read, helping them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic, caring, and demonstrate commitment to meeting adults' expectations. The new behaviour policy is positive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers effectively adapt the curriculum using matched resources and additional support, ensuring that SEND pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and there are trusted adults for pupils to talk to. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Designated safeguarding leads provide exemplary support, ensuring early identification and detailed monitoring of concerns.
Parent Feedback: Staff foster positive relationships with parents through initiatives like offering food parcels and travel assistance.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged with the school via activities and support offers, benefiting the pupils directly.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of extracurricular clubs including cheerleading, dance fitness, choir, and music tuition are available.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning environment in early years needs further development to fully meet curriculum needs.
Teacher Engagement: Adults’ interactions with children focus on developing communication and language skills.
Impact on Student Progress: High curriculum expectations allow children to thrive, though some areas like depth of British values need more work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Transitioning to a new curriculum design has led to some gaps in knowledge that need addressing.
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About Us
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 240 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 15.2 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 98 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 51% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1