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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
- Primary
- Bradpole DT6 3TR
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Based on the inspection date: 07 June 2023
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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children start to learn to read as soon as they join Reception Year, following a structured phonics curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The development of pupils' communication and language skills is a key thread through the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers’ use of assessment is not always well planned or used to check for misconceptions.
Support for Falling Behind: A trained member of staff leads a ‘time to talk’ club to support pupils who need extra help to cope with their anxiety.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully towards each other and staff. Unkind comments and derogatory language between pupils are rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff complete some checks of pupils’ knowledge and understanding. For example, in mathematics, a ‘Four for Friday’ reviews current and previous learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by staff. Staff review set targets regularly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are confident in how to report and record any concerns about a pupil. All staff, including governors, receive regular and purposeful training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take swift action to ensure pupils are safe, involving working effectively with parents and external services.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school. They appreciate the improvements that leaders have made to date.
Parental Involvement: Some parents say that communication between school and home could be strengthened.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders have strengthened the range of extracurricular experiences that pupils can participate in, such as residential trips and clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in forest school and often complete the daily mile.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at St Catherine’s. They describe a ‘family feel’, where staff support each other.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders should ensure that high-quality assessment is in place for all subject areas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Although there are some opportunities for staff to develop their subject expertise, this learning is not always shared more widely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ use of assessment does not routinely identify misconceptions.
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About Us
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 123 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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 |
C
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C+
|
C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 28.6 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 38% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.08% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 104 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 94 | 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 | 52% | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.32% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 101 4 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 94 | 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 | 52% 11 | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.71% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 105 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 90 | 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 | 63% | 51.38% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 5.79% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1