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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Bradford BD4 9PY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Clear structure in phonics and mathematics, improving reading fluency with parent workshops.
Success of the Curriculum: Continual refinements improve pupils’ attainment, building on prior learning effectively in some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subjects need clear content sequences; vocabulary mats should match identified key terms.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations with structured reading and mathematics practices; pupils show resilience.
Support for Falling Behind: Phonics catch-up sessions and pastoral support provide effective assistance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect everybody, exhibit virtues like wisdom, and engage positively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke learning support in 'the nest' and regular specialist support for staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment rooted in Catholic ethos with effective pastoral support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil welfare with emotional and practical support mechanisms.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback used in workshops to aid reading skills at home.
Parental Involvement: Workshops to assist with early reading, promoting parental engagement in learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs focused on developing skills such as board games.
Teacher Engagement: High teacher engagement with a focus on understanding student progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks on learning and progress with opportunities for deeper understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective use of knowledge mats and consistent practices across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for clearer subject-specific vocabularies and consistent planning across subjects.
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About Us
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 420 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 17.4 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 49% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.95% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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.
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.
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Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1