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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District L21 3TE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is very important in this school with activities like 'drop everything and read'.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has an ambitious curriculum, positively impacting pupils' achievement, including mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: A minority of staff not consistently using agreed phonics approaches, affecting reading fluency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff frequently check pupils' knowledge and adapt future teaching to address gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff help pupils who struggle to follow rules and concentrate.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live out school’s values including respect and kindness, and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: School quickly identifies and supports pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure school is calm and orderly, creating a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong promotion of welfare through collaboration with families and external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs at lunchtimes and after school, including drama, gardening, and sports.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose activities that help pupils learn well and regularly revisit learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff regularly check and adapt teaching based on pupils’ knowledge.
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About Us
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 212 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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Welcome to Catholic Primary School of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. At Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, we all have high standards for our students and work hard to make sure that nothing less than the best will do. At Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School we appreciate how important the partnership between home and school is and the need for us to work together to ensure a "memorable, quality "education for children. We are aware that kids who receive support at home perform better than kids who don't. We are aware of how crucial homework is to achieving our long-term goals of raising accomplishment standards and enhancing the calibre of our kids' work. The only way to make sure your child succeeds to their full capacity is not to help them with their homework at home. Making sure they are in school whenever possible, making sure they are in on time before 8:55am and ensuring they have a good night's sleep and are prepared for the day ahead, all contribute to our children achieving the best that they can and having enjoyable learning journey. Every morning at 8:00 am, we provide a free Breakfast Club to help kids get a nice, healthy start to the day. Working together in collaboration will guarantee that both our students and the school continue to improve. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 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 | 59% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.18% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 99 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 100 | 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 | 45% 13 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 9.43% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 102 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 103 | 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 | 58% 8 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.3% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 100 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 102 | 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% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1