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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics pace slow for most able, but phonics support good. Maths improved via training.
Success of the Curriculum: Widened reading materials improving vocabulary and comprehension skills. Music and arts talent celebrated.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure sufficient pace and challenge in phonics, consistent history and geography skills development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Raised achievement in maths; comprehension skills now being developed well.
Support for Falling Behind: Good support from teaching assistants in phonics ensures pupils on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most teachers set high expectations; behaviour at playtime and lunchtime is good.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rare; safeguarding arrangements fit for purpose, robust vetting and checking procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; proactive approach to issues. Staff well trained.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly supportive; praise academic progress and school culture.
Parental Involvement: Parents informed about impact of persistent absence due to holidays.
Extracurricular Activities: A third of pupils learn a musical instrument, activities include choir, den-building, bread-making.
Outdoor Facilities: Improved outdoor teaching in early years, especially for mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training and support have improved teachers' subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' enhanced subject knowledge accelerates students' progress, particularly in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality training and support from various bodies enhance teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some new staff; prioritizing improved behaviour.
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 308 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 66% 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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Wakefield WF1 3PF
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good - Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.3 22.7 25.9
Proficient Math 105 106 102
Proficient Read 104 104 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 101 97
Reading 104 102 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 66% 59.19% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7.4% 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 -0.3 Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths 1.6 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 4 102 96
Reading 104 2 101 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 67% 18 62.78% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 9 9.39% 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 3.4 Above Average
Writing 2.4 Above Average
Maths 4.5 Well 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 102 97 94
Reading 102 1 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 49% 7 58.29% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 2 8.06% 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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing 0.5 Average
Maths -0.7 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 102 100 93
Reading 101 100 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 56% 57.41% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 7.66% 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 -0.6 Below Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths -0.1 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1

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