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St Gilbert's RC Primary School
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St Gilbert's RC Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M30 8LZ
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Based on the inspection date: 21 March 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made reading a priority. Pupils read widely and often. Strong achievement in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Some subjects have clear content and are well taught, but improvements are needed in others.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are unclear about what pupils need to know in some subjects, hindering learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many become confident mathematicians and fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff support those who find reading difficult to help them keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive and keen to share learning, focusing sensibly on their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure accurate identification of SEND but inconsistent support across subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; leaders deal with incidents quickly, making pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff trained in safeguarding; pupils taught about personal safety, especially online.
Parent Feedback: Views considered through Ofsted Parent View, parents spoken to during inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in dropping children off and providing feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Engage in regular fundraising and charity work, supporting local charities like food banks.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; they share in leadership's ambitious vision.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear teaching in some subjects allows secure foundations for new learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent clarity about required knowledge in some subjects affects pupil recall.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' effectiveness is partly hindered by unclear curriculum guidelines in some subjects.
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About Us
St Gilbert's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 243 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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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Thank you for visiting St. Gilbert's RC Primary School, and good morning. At St. Gilbert's, we consider every person to be a special child of God, created in His likeness and so deserving of nothing less than the finest. We want to appreciate and recognise the special abilities that God has given to each person. We hold our students to a high standard and want them to develop into self-reliant, resilient learners who reach their best potential. We strive to raise our students to be kind, responsible citizens who play an important part in establishing God's Kingdom on earth. We are happy to be a Catholic school within our parish and surrounding community. As a school community, we strive to "grow in love and faith, becoming the best that we can be" with Jesus at the centre of everything we do. You can get a taste of what our school is like by visiting our website. However, if you have any inquiries, don't be afraid to get in touch with the school office.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 48% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.9% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 100 | 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 | 64% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 8.27% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 1 | 8.89% | 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 | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 8.31% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Gilbert's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1