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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
- Primary
- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe WF9 2BP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading and maths are carefully developed, especially phonics in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in mathematics are now in line with national averages, and there's higher than average progress in reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Extend writing opportunities, particularly for non-fiction.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 2 make higher than national average progress in reading and writing as well as mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support and teaching are put in place promptly when pupils are not making expected progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a strong sense of community, support each other, and show high respect towards all members.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff take quick and effective action to ensure appropriate extra guidance and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after by all adults; any rare instances of poor behaviour are quickly dealt with by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A high-quality safeguarding culture exists across the school, with regular training for all staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly recommend the school and are positive about its work.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very involved and supportive through regular communication and feedback channels.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide variety of clubs and activities are offered, responding to pupils' requests and enhancing their learning outside the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons and continuously share best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching quality result in better pupil progress and outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on pupils’ learning and identification of improvement areas ensure teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not always challenge the most able pupils enough, especially in key stage 1 reading and writing.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 207 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 20.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 107 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 101 | 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 | 81% 14 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.39% | 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 | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 97 | 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% 26 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 8.06% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 110 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 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 | 93% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.66% | 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 | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
