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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
- Primary
- Anderton PR6 9LZ
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on developing children's personal and social skills and their knowledge of letter sounds and early writing skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers are guided well to provide learning opportunities matched precisely to the individual needs of pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to use and develop writing and numeracy skills in other subjects lack challenge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: End of Key Stage 2 national test results in 2010 were particularly strong for the highest attaining pupils in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Modified programs for pupils who find reading difficult are well taught and effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour in lessons and around the school; pupils get on well with one another and are sensitive to the needs of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress due to well-taught and effective modified programs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they are safe in school and bullying is rare and dealt with promptly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School is highly vigilant in ensuring pupils' welfare with robust monitoring of areas such as attendance and behavior.
Parent Feedback: Parents are mostly very satisfied with the school's work, noting 'a friendly and welcoming school' with 'a good standard of teaching.'
Parental Involvement: The school offers high-quality support and guidance through induction, transition, and sessions to inform parents/carers how they can help their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Good levels of out-of-class activities enrich learning in dance, music, and sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area for Early Years Foundation Stage lacks practical, varied, and stimulating resources.
Teacher Engagement: There are good relationships developed between staff and pupils, fostering confidence in pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: The good teaching and curriculum ensure that learning and progress are good overall.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability in the use of assessment information leads to some lessons lacking high levels of challenge for all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistencies in marking mean not all pupils are clear about their achievements and areas to improve.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 175 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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The semi-rural village of Anderton, close to Chorley, is served by St. Joseph's, a voluntary aided Catholic primary school. It serves the parishes of Anderton and Heath Charnock as well as the township of Adlington. In this welcoming village, the school enjoys great ties to the parish and the local populace. Additionally, we have strong relationships with all of the neighbourhood nurseries. In particular, Holy Cross in Chorley and St. Joseph's in Horwich collaborate with the school to offer invaluable extracurricular and cross-curricular support as well as top-notch transitional services for students moving on to the next stage of their academic careers. We collaborate closely with Anderton Day Nursery to provide breakfast and after-school care as part of our extended services programme, and we also cooperate with the other Adlington nurseries and schools to jointly fulfil other necessary provisions. We are dedicated to giving all students access to an engaging, comprehensive, and balanced education. Our top priority is making sure that your child is happy and fulfilled, and we feel that in order to do this, we must create a strong collaboration between home and school. We fervently urge parental involvement and support in the operations of our school. "This is an incredibly pleasant school with amazing teachers who work incredibly hard to promote children's learning," said one student.
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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+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 68% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.4% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 59% 16 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 20 | 9.2% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 104 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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% 4 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 7 | 9.08% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 79% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Local authority ratio 19 : 1