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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
- Primary
- Islington N5 2UX
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school’s approach to reading starts in the Nursery with an emphasis on developing vocabulary. Pupils enjoy the buddy system, and strong parental support is notable.
Success of the Curriculum: Several key drivers in promoting reading in the school have led to very strong progress and good outcomes in phonics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers are not fully secure in the new mathematics teaching methodology. Planned training for identified teachers is needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading has been very strong, and attainment in reading is much higher than the national average by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Same-day interventions and support from teaching assistants effectively help pupils consolidate or secure new concepts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour observed during the visit is typical. Pupils are keen to be successful and show pride in their responsibilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and staff provide strong support for pupils who need additional help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with regular training. E-safety is a priority, and pupils lead e-safety initiatives.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for and kept safe. Procedures are robust and detailed.
Parent Feedback: Parents strongly believe their children are well cared for and kept safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through surveys and events such as e-safety week, where pupil leaders engage the community.
Extracurricular Activities: Regular training for pupils includes cycling proficiency and staying safe on the railways.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils were observed playing happily on the playground.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have grown in confidence through training and support. Some require further training in new methodologies.
Impact on Student Progress: New approaches to reading and writing have yielded very strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations ensure that teaching standards are maintained.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need further training in the new mathematics programme.
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About Us
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 426 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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 |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 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 | 108 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 78% | 57.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 9.09% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 110 4 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 91 | 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 | 82% 7 | 61.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% 14 | 12.66% | 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 | 6.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 88 | 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 | 75% 14 | 60.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 4 | 14.11% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 106 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 91 | 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 | 61% | 59.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 12.44% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1