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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Abingdon on Thames OX14 3PP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improved teaching of phonics has resulted in above-average outcomes in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The new national curriculum is effective, balancing reading, writing, and mathematics with subjects like science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies remain in challenging the most able and maintaining student engagement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is good, with accelerated progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan actions to help any pupils or groups in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, eager to learn, and show high levels of resilience.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored extra help in class and withdrawal groups helps pupils with special educational needs or disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and trained, making sure procedures are appropriate to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are kept well-informed about their children’s progress and involved in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of enrichment activities supports academic progress and personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and use effective strategies to engage pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent and clear feedback helps pupils improve and achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders closely monitor teaching practices and provide clear advice for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in fully challenging the most able pupils and maintaining engagement.
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About Us
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 213 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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94% of parents strongly agree or agree that parents are welcome to participate in the school's religious, spiritual, and cultural activities.
The mission of St. Edmund's Catholic School is to help students embody the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Every student should be able to identify their vocation through our curriculum and be prepared to follow it as engaged citizens who serve their communities and the wider world.
According to Pope St. John Paul II, Catholic Religious Education is the "heart of the core curriculum" and the cornerstone of the entire educational system.
In addition, we offer a huge selection of extracurricular activities and solid pastoral care.
Only by a sincere cooperation with the parents, church, and community can we accomplish our purpose.
Our professional teaching and support staff members are totally committed to giving your child the best education possible.
Our Headteacher, Mrs. Delany-White, and our dependable group of dedicated and focussed Governors stand firmly behind them.
The aspirational atmosphere that has been built for students to do well academically and personally is shared by all staff, governors, and the students themselves, according to a June 2016 Ofsted report.
We regularly gather to celebrate Mass and the Eucharist every Thursday morning at our parish at Our Lady and St. Edmund of Abingdon.
We also collaborate closely with other nearby Abingdon schools, sharing resources, knowledge, and best practises.
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The mission of St. Edmund's Catholic School is to help students embody the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Every student should be able to identify their vocation through our curriculum and be prepared to follow it as engaged citizens who serve their communities and the wider world.
According to Pope St. John Paul II, Catholic Religious Education is the "heart of the core curriculum" and the cornerstone of the entire educational system.
In addition, we offer a huge selection of extracurricular activities and solid pastoral care.
Only by a sincere cooperation with the parents, church, and community can we accomplish our purpose.
Our professional teaching and support staff members are totally committed to giving your child the best education possible.
Our Headteacher, Mrs. Delany-White, and our dependable group of dedicated and focussed Governors stand firmly behind them.
The aspirational atmosphere that has been built for students to do well academically and personally is shared by all staff, governors, and the students themselves, according to a June 2016 Ofsted report.
We regularly gather to celebrate Mass and the Eucharist every Thursday morning at our parish at Our Lady and St. Edmund of Abingdon.
We also collaborate closely with other nearby Abingdon schools, sharing resources, knowledge, and best practises.
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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+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 60% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 72% 7 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 10.7% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 79% 6 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 1 | 10% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 73% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.89% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 - 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 - 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
