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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
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- Harrogate HG1 2DP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make the teaching of early reading and phonics a priority. Teachers are very skilful when they teach phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers have good subject knowledge. Pupils can recall what they have learned in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum is not planned well enough to ensure that pupils make good progress across key stage 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have consistently positive attitudes to their learning in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The results that Year 6 pupils achieved were broadly in line with the national average in 2019.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give pupils work in mathematics below age-related expectations but do not plan learning to build quickly on previous knowledge.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is a much smaller proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in this school than the national average.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is hardly any bullying. When it does occur, leaders mostly resolve any issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents have noticed that the school is a very kind and gentle place for their children to be.
Parent Feedback: Parents really value the Catholic ethos. One parent said, ‘You can’t fault the vision.’
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils are disappointed that there are not many after-school clubs on offer.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils say that when there are after-school clubs, there are often very few places.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well trained and very skilful when they teach phonics.
Impact on Student Progress: Once pupils move through the school, their achievement begins to tail off.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers give pupils mathematics work below age-related expectations.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers should adjust the sequence of learning to make sure earlier knowledge is not revisited unnecessarily once it is secure.
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 197 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Since July 2015, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School has been a Voluntary Academy and a member of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust. Boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 11 are served by our school. In Bilton, Harrogate, St. Joseph's Church is located next to its grounds. The school is located in the town's northernmost residential neighbourhood. At St Joseph's we are here to serve the educational needs of the Catholic children in our area and the religious instruction is given according to the teaching and practices of the Catholic Church. According to our mission statement, "Love one another as I have loved you," the Catholic faith is vital to every aspect of school life. We work hard to incorporate the loving, caring, compassionate, and sharing principles of our school into all we do. The kids routinely organise, direct, and take part in communal prayer, special gatherings, and Masses in the church, which we hold jointly with the Parish on holy days and other significant occasions. By ensuring that we take a comprehensive approach to each child's personal, social, and academic development, we strive for the best educational standards and support each child in becoming confident and happy. We work hard to create a learning atmosphere that prioritises the academic, spiritual, and emotional growth of the kids. Our curriculum, which spans all stages, is designed to provide every child the best chance to learn and develop into an autonomous, resilient, self-assured, and content young person.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 23 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 107 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 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 | 70% | 48.03% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.09% | 7.4% |
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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
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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 | 105 2 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 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 | 77% 9 | 50.84% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.1% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 103 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 82 | 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% 2 | 48.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 7.39% | 9.14% |
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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 84 | 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 | 66% | 48.91% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.86% | 8.17% |
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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below 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 - 6th 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 | 22nd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
