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St John's Catholic Primary School
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St John's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Bridgnorth WV16 4HW
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Based on the inspection date: 10 July 2024
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 | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Identified key knowledge needed in subjects with good ordering for maths.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching needs sharper focus; maths successfully builds on key concepts.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent subject leadership affects curriculum delivery in some areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils apply maths to real-life scenarios; reading books need better phonics match.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils courteous and confident; enjoy learning and demonstrate positive attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification but inconsistent support prevents fast catch-up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support allows equal access to learning for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and not tolerated; pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School fosters healthy relationships and online safety awareness.
Parent Feedback: Parents positive about recent changes; value school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities, leadership roles, and sporting events offered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate focus on developing subject knowledge and workload balance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Small inconsistencies in phonics teaching require attention.
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About Us
St John's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 196 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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The Shropshire Education Authority and the Diocese of Shrewsbury both oversee the Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School known as St. John's. Since 1856, the school has been offering education to the youth of Bridgnorth's Catholic neighbourhood and the surrounding area. The initial location was behind the parish hall that is now St. John's Church. The current school was constructed in three phases beginning in the 1950s and has only one floor. In addition to the adjoining school kitchen, there are seven classrooms, a PAX (peace) room, a library, an administration area, and a hall. It is located on its own property and features two playgrounds, a playing field, a trim walk, and friend benches. Each classroom has a wet area and a class library. All classes have projectors and interactive whiteboards. Within the framework of a strong religious tradition and history, we offer a solid secular education. We are aware of the importance of a child's total growth, including their academic, spiritual, social, moral, artistic, creative, and athletic accomplishments. This lays the groundwork for their future educational and professional careers. The school takes pride in having a compassionate neighbourhood that encourages youngsters to have positive attitudes. The mission statement gives our goals and objectives a focus for the children, parents, employees, and governors.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.2 | 25.8 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.78% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 104 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 92 | 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 | 52% 15 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 9.13% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 101 4 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 67% 2 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.44% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below 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 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 82 | 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 | 65% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.91% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1