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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Whittle-le-Woods PR6 8LL
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| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading remains central to the school’s curriculum, with well-trained teachers and targeted support for those falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an interesting and relevant curriculum meeting most pupils’ needs; pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In key stage 1, leaders need to better consider early years' skills and knowledge to avoid repetition.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Any pupils who fall behind with reading and phonics receive targeted support to catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND benefit from effective support enabling them to achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and have positive attitudes to learning, established from the early years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum and benefit from effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying incidents quickly ensuring safety and a positive environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant in safeguarding duties with regular training and timely support.
Parent Feedback: Governors and leaders engage well with parents to improve the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs, sporting events, and a range of activities developing resilience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and support staff spoke passionately about their roles and benefit from ongoing training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment systems effectively to check that pupils are learning and remembering content.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors skilfully hold leaders accountable for the quality of education.
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About Us
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 139 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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Children enjoy the chances provided to them at St. Chad's, a joyful, loving, and prosperous Catholic school founded on Gospel values. We are aware of this since the kids and parents have informed us. Along with a committed and hardworking group of teachers, teaching assistants, office personnel, welfare assistants, a catering manager, and a site supervisor, I have the honour of serving our community at St. Chad's. These individuals collaborate for the greater good and to uphold our school's mission. The school also gains from the support and challenge of a very active Governing Body, whose members generously donate their time to the school. In today's schools, wonderful things happen, but only because of the efforts of everyone involved, including parents. Schools are complex places. You may learn a lot about our school from this website, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or schedule an appointment.
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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 |
C
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 25.8 | 29.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 65% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 109 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 89% 18 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 37% 27 | 9.2% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 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 | 71% 3 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 9.08% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1