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St Ambrose Catholic Primary
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary
- Primary
- Kidderminster DY10 1RP
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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: The school’s approach to teaching reading works very well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders make sure staff receive regular training and employ specialist teachers to support some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The well-thought-out mathematics curriculum is not implemented as well as it could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is very well led; mathematics could be strengthened further.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most respond very well to these expectations and do their best.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is uncommon; staff take any suggestions of bullying seriously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's rules are simple, fair and consistent.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the attention to academic and pastoral matters.
Parental Involvement: They work well with parents and pupils to sort out any upsets.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many extra opportunities outside of lessons.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that workload is reasonable and that leaders support and challenge them.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Where subject guidance and assessment are not so well developed, leaders know what they need to do next.
Impact on Student Progress: At times, staff do not check what pupils have remembered.
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About Us
St Ambrose Catholic Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 202 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 20.7 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 59% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.65% | 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 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 93 | 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 | 53% 9 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.81% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 93 | 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 | 62% 7 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.64% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 55% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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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 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Local authority ratio 18 : 1