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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 5BN
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Based on the inspection date: 24 September 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Teachers plan interesting lessons which hold pupils’ attention.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority; phonics programme effectively delivered.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich curriculum, clear learning paths from early years to Year 6.
Foundational Skills: Some staff are still honing their expertise in delivering the new phonics programme.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders are still adapting some subject curriculums, leading to gaps in pupils’ learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment practices need refinement in some subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Specialist support from external agencies helps pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave respectfully, resulting in a calm atmosphere.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are becoming confident, fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support helps pupils keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show pride, and help each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Not enough pupils become accurate and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt teaching and resources so that pupils with SEND can access the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs swiftly identified and met; access to ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: On rare occasions of bullying, it is dealt with effectively by staff and leaders.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure opportunities for pupils to learn about healthy relationships and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Secure relationships make pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff motivate pupils to overcome challenges.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Feedback: School engages well with parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Works closely to improve attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, including sports and the arts.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports clubs and activity passports enhance experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons and present information clearly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make regular checks on pupils’ work to address misconceptions.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils struggle to read unfamiliar books as they are too hard, impacting progress.
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About Us
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 180 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 108 |
| 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 | 105 | 98 | 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 | 45% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.41% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 98 | 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 | 54% 14 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.42% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 68% 9 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 77% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.87% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
