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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- Primary
- South Tyneside NE34 6DZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on reading accuracy, fluency, and mathematics problem-solving is having a positive impact.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well and complete work to a high standard.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' understanding of number facts in mathematics needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in problem-solving in mathematics noted; reading fluency and confidence are strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided for pupils who fall behind in phonics lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour inside and outside the classroom is exceptional, rarely needing adult support for disagreements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND fully access lessons and wider school experiences.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, supported, and can approach any adult for help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong ethos ensuring pupils develop a kind character and remember safety messages.
Parent Feedback: Feedback can be shared via Ofsted Parent View and influences inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to engage with school improvement and performance information.
Extracurricular Activities: Provides wraparound care with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-trained for phonics, enjoy working at the school, and feel valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact from recent efforts in mathematics and foundational skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No major challenges highlighted, though consistency in checking pupil understanding needs improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Generally high quality but should better check pupils' understanding of taught curriculum.
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About Us
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | 21 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 61.37% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.74% | 7.4% |
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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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.
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 | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Local authority ratio 19 : 1