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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH4 8HX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: The school has introduced a uniform approach to the teaching of phonics, improving pupils’ spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils continue to make good progress in mathematics and reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching is not consistent in history, geography, and modern foreign languages.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made progress similar to the top 20% of all pupils nationally in mathematics. Attainment has been above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra time with teaching assistants and additional adult support are in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in and around school is exemplary. They are polite and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift action is taken to protect vulnerable pupils. A family support worker strengthens relationships with parents for early help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to recognise and respond to different types of bullying. Safety officers lead assemblies on issues like playground and road safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff training is up to date and well-established systems are in place to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive, appreciating the ‘family ethos’ and ‘safe atmosphere’.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be involved so that learning can continue at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including trips and visitors to the school.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities to explore a wide range of texts and authors, enriching the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff and governors are extremely proud to belong to the school; high morale and commitment are evident.
Impact on Student Progress: Training and coaching have improved the teaching of writing, with some excellent work seen in certain classes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring of pupils’ work ensures that feedback policy is consistently applied.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils do not take the same pride in their topic books, indicating inconsistent expectations across subjects.
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About Us
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 175 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 25.8 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 43% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.11% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 52% 2 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.28% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 98 | 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 | 50% 17 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 67% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.98% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1