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St Herbert's RC School
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- Oldham OL9 9SN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | 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 systematic approach adopted helps the children to master early reading skills. This also ensures that they are well prepared for Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils continue to perform well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in reading is less positive and does not match the strong achievement in phonics. Leaders have identified this and are determined to improve.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The progress that Year 6 pupils made in reading and mathematics by the time they left the school in 2018 was in the top 20% of schools nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders regularly evaluate pupils’ progress and provide additional targeted support for pupils if their progress falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class and around school. They are caring towards each other, curious and have well-developed, positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff support pupils with SEND highly effectively, through activities in the ‘Hub’ and within the sensory room. In these creative and well-planned provisions, pupils thrive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture around keeping children safe throughout the school. Pupils, staff and parents believe that pupils are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors receive a wide range of comprehensive training. Consequently, they all have a good understanding of their responsibility to ensure pupils’ safety and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are proud to be part of the school and many attended the school as pupils themselves.
Parental Involvement: There are a range of opportunities for pupils to care for others, such as the ‘Foodbank Friday’ initiative.
Extracurricular Activities: Students have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have access to high-quality training and this is improving the quality of teaching across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers encourage pupils to explain their thinking in depth when solving problems.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly evaluate the quality of teaching and learning.
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About Us
St Herbert's RC School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 333 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 32.7 | 25.8 | 28 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 74% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.29% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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% 12 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 11 | 7.75% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 4 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 103 | 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 | 80% 39 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 6.97% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 41% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.49% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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
32 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Herbert's RC School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
