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St Charles' RC School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Charles' RC School
St Charles' RC School
- Primary
- Hyndburn BB1 4HT
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-structured phonics sessions and guided reading help strengthen pupils' reading and spelling skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum offers a wide variety of engaging activities, with music being a particular strength.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase progress in writing through more extended tasks and varied purposes across different subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in mathematics and reading is now above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions are in place for pupils identified as not on track to achieve their potential.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good and pupils have a positive attitude to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs receive appropriate and sensitive support making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with promptly; pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensures the safety and well-being of pupils, contributing to high attendance and a positive learning environment.
Parent Feedback: A significant number of parents commented favorably on the professional care and action taken when needed.
Parental Involvement: Communication with parents is generally good, but information sharing about progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage could be improved.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons which engage pupils, contributing to rapid progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is lively and engaging resulting in good progress in reading and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is used skilfully to identify where support is needed ensuring pupils do not fall behind.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Marking does not always ensure pupils understand their achievements or how to improve.
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About Us
St Charles' RC School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 175 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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Welcome to St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School. It is an absolute pleasure to be the Acting Head teacher of this wonderful school. I have been a member of staff at this school for nearly 8 years and love the opportunity I have been given to lead such a fantastic team. Everybody is working together to provide the best education possible for our children and as a result, we hope that they, and their parents, will enjoy many happy years in our school.
Our OFSTED inspection in January of last year noted:
St Charles' is at the heart of its community. Relationships between staff, pupils and their families are caring and supportive. The pupils that I spoke to told me that teachers ‘make learning fun’. Pupils are happy. They enjoy learning new things. Pupils told me that they feel safe at school. The vast majority of parents and carers share this view. Pupils say that if they have any worries or concerns, they can turn to staff for support.
I am very proud of the happy atmosphere and excellent opportunities for children to enjoy their learning at St Charles'.
You are welcome to come and have a look round. Please contact school on 01254 886110 to make arrangements.
Yours sincerely
Mr Patrick Kennedy
Acting Head teacher
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Our OFSTED inspection in January of last year noted:
St Charles' is at the heart of its community. Relationships between staff, pupils and their families are caring and supportive. The pupils that I spoke to told me that teachers ‘make learning fun’. Pupils are happy. They enjoy learning new things. Pupils told me that they feel safe at school. The vast majority of parents and carers share this view. Pupils say that if they have any worries or concerns, they can turn to staff for support.
I am very proud of the happy atmosphere and excellent opportunities for children to enjoy their learning at St Charles'.
You are welcome to come and have a look round. Please contact school on 01254 886110 to make arrangements.
Yours sincerely
Mr Patrick Kennedy
Acting Head teacher
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 47% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 77% 6 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 6 | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 71% 11 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 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 | 60% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Charles' RC School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1