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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Doncaster DN4 0JN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan thoughtful lessons that build on what pupils already know. Pupils present their written work to a good standard.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, stimulating wide-ranging skills development including writing and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needed to improve pupils’ achievement in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils who are at the early stage of learning English helps them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing positive attitudes towards learning. Occasional low-level disruption is managed effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well with individual needs identified and effective support provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare, well-recorded, and resolved quickly by staff. Pupils feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care ensures pupils are happy, safe, and well-taught about staying safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the family ethos and high level of care but want more involvement in their children's learning.
Parental Involvement: A parents’ forum has been set up to strengthen home-school partnership but is still in its infancy.
Extracurricular Activities: A varied diet of sporting opportunities includes gymnastics, dance, basketball, football and martial arts.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, teachers are proud, and flourishing under changes made. Teaching is now good.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to improved outcomes for pupils. Teachers plan thoughtful lessons building on existing knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The leadership of teaching is strong, as reflected in improved teaching quality and student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in providing challenging work for the most able pupils hinders achieving higher standards.
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About Us
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 239 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 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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We appreciate you visiting our website and wish to extend a warm welcome. At St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, we strive to offer the highest standards for the kids in our care by fostering teaching and learning that is challenging, inspiring, and stimulating in a welcoming environment. We think that teamwork helps to maintain high standards of performance and achievement. We provide all of our staff with stimulating and fulfilling possibilities for professional growth, and the strong sense of teamwork and respect that exists among them supports the mission and core values of the school. We have high expectations for our children, and we work hard to motivate each of them to realise their full potential. Effective Teaching and Learning, discipline, and behaviour are the foundation of our high standards. We demand respectful and considerate behaviour from every member of our staff, students, and parents. We never accept anything less than excellent. If you are a new parent, we encourage you to visit the school to see for yourself the unique caring environment, friendliness, and dedication to making sure that students' years at the school are successful and pleasant. Please get in touch with the school office if you need a paper copy of any of the policies.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 26.4 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 98 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 5.31% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below 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 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 57% 9 | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 14 | 8.46% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 6 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 94 | 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 | 66% 30 | 57.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.84% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 97 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 96 | 87 | 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 | 36% | 50.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.15% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1