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St Francis Catholic Primary School
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Walsall WS4 1RH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has a consistent, effective approach to teaching reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Over time, standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum guidance in several foundation subjects is not sufficiently clear about the content that pupils need to know and remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Over time, pupils have done very well in these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: The school works with several other professional organisations to support pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are kind to each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: In most cases, this is working well, and pupils are included in all the school does.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not accepted, and staff know what to do if it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a thorough approach to safeguarding and safety matters.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders share important messages with parents to help them spot risks.
Outdoor Facilities: The school organized an overnight stay at school and put on special activities for Year 6.
Extracurricular Activities: The disruption caused by the pandemic halted school clubs and extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that workload is reasonable and that they enjoy their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders and governors have established routines for checking on how well pupils are learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are further ahead in their leadership roles than others.
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St Francis Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 206 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 75% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.69% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 97 | 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 | 76% 8 | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 6.75% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 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 | 68% 6 | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 5.6% | 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 | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 106 | 95 | 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 | 74% | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.54% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1