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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
- Primary
- Windermere LA23 2DD
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Based on the inspection date: 21 November 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 | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: The school's approach to teaching reading has improved considerably with high-quality texts and enthusiastic readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s curriculum has been redesigned to be increasingly ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Essential knowledge in different year groups within mixed-age classes is not fully defined, hindering systematic knowledge build-up.
Support for Falling Behind: Decisive action has been taken to identify and address gaps in phonics, with tailored support for pupils who have fallen behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and adhere closely to strategies to make the most of their learning activities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve better than before in most subjects, but some gaps in reading knowledge persist due to previous phonics programme inconsistencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify additional needs of pupils with SEND with increased confidence and ensure they receive necessary support to access the same curriculum as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers overwhelmingly echo a sense of pride in the school and trust those involved to tackle remaining weaknesses in pupils' education.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in various outdoor experiences such as water sports and learning in woodland areas, contributing to strong personal qualities and community involvement.
Outdoor Facilities: The school utilizes its location to offer appealing outdoor experiences, including water sports on the nearby lake and learning in the woodland area.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have embraced new curriculum expectations, explaining new concepts clearly and checking closely on pupils' learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved how quickly pupils learn to read, including those with English as an additional language.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The pace of curriculum improvement has increased demands on staff, but their morale remains high with effective support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff across the school have benefited from external support, enhancing their teaching methods.
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About Us
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 44 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 88% 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 |
B+
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C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 14.6 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 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 | 105 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 88% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 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 | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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.
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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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Local authority ratio 17 : 1