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St Benet's Catholic Primary School
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St Benet's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Beccles NR34 9PQ
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place high priority on reading with a new phonics programme to ensure all pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, logically organized, and helps pupils remember their learning over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff need to recap prior content better to enhance pupil consolidation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are identified quickly if not making progress in reading and given extra help.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff adapt teaching and provide effective additional support based on individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm and purposeful; pupils show resilience and concentration.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt teaching effectively so that SEND pupils access the curriculum alongside classmates and feel involved.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is managed quickly using a restorative approach; pupils know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School environment is high-quality with lively classrooms and various outdoor areas.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and appreciate excellent communication.
Parental Involvement: Close partnerships with parents ensure they feel involved in their child’s education plans.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of extracurricular pursuits, including school visits and exhibiting artwork.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality environment with numerous outdoor areas to stimulate learning.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers regularly monitor pupils’ learning and adapt teaching for quick learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps pupils build on what they have learned over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mostly adapt lessons to a level that helps pupils learn quickly, ensuring the 'golden nuggets' of the curriculum are remembered.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small number of newer staff require additional support for consistent lesson delivery.
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About Us
St Benet's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 77 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 26.9 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 104 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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 | 64% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.06% | 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 | -1.2 | 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 | 103 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 95 | 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 | 56% 8 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 106 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 64% 9 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.89% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 105 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 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 | 73% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Benet's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1