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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Alcester B49 6AG
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Based on the inspection date: 15 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn phonics from the start in Reception. Pupils who struggle are identified and well supported to catch up quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Some areas of the curriculum are well planned and well sequenced. Pupils know more and remember more in these subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The mathematics and writing curriculums are not well implemented. Explanations are not always clear and expectations are too low.
Support for Falling Behind: The school makes regular checks on pupils’ progress to make sure pupils reach the expectations of the reading curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff mostly guide pupils to behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils form strong friendships and enjoy opportunities to work and play together.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do not achieve as well as they should in some subjects because the curriculum needs to improve in places.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always well supported to learn the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare, but when it happens, staff quickly sort things out for them. Pupils feel safe because of the care staff show them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain and understand how to live healthily and keep safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular activities provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: The school has developed a close partnership with parents, which helps to support children’s development.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the wide range of extra-curricular activities the school provides.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and describe how leaders have made their workload manageable.
Impact on Student Progress: The way teachers deliver the curriculum is not always successful. Leaders recognize this and have plans to improve the school’s work in these areas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Explanations are not always clear and expectations of pupils’ work are too low.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders are not making effective checks to identify the things that need to improve.
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About Us
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 96 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 32 | 25.1 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 105 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 38% | 55.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.26% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 100 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 50% 10 | 60.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.2% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 40% | 62.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.7% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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 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
32 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1