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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
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- Brindle PR5 0DQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching of phonics from the start of Reception helps pupils to become fluent readers and competent in spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and varied, providing pupils with many opportunities to visit places of interest and take part in sports and creative arts events.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need more information on what pupils have learned in previous years to fill gaps in knowledge and fully prepare them for secondary education.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well academically, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Support for Falling Behind: Strong teaching of phonics and guided reading sessions help pupils understand texts better. Teachers focus on developing calculation skills to avoid confusion in problem-solving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and behave sensibly. They work well with one another and are enthusiastic learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Published information shows that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well academically.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know what to do if bullying occurs. They have never experienced any bullying during their time in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding has a high priority, with appropriate training for staff to identify signs of abuse or radicalisation. Online safety is a key focus within the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: Most parents speak highly of the school, especially regarding the variety of activities offered beyond the academic curriculum.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through activities and feedback mechanisms such as Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various clubs and activities, providing opportunities to visit places of interest and participate in sports and creative arts events.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy practical activities such as learning about mathematics in the forest school or climbing a nearby hill.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work well as a team, are confident in seeking advice, and appreciate leaders' efforts to reduce workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers build on foundational skills as pupils move through the school, helping them apply their skills to increasingly complex problems.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make professional development opportunities available, enhancing teachers' skills and confidence.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need more information on pupils' prior learning to close knowledge gaps.
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 90 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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This is St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School; welcome. Children are given the chance to reach their full potential in a caring and supportive environment at our nurturing school. I am delighted that in an inspection of the Catholic life of our school we were found to be OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS and Ofsted judged our school to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features. We value each child as a unique individual and support them on their educational journey, ensuring our mission statement is fulfilled: "Together we love, learn and follow Jesus". We invite any prospective parents to visit our school because we are quite proud of it. A lot of information is provided on this website but you are welcome to contact us on the school email address: [email protected] or by telephone on 01254 853473.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 58% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 91% 16 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 105 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 75% 2 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 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 | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 73% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Local authority ratio 19 : 1