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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH12 4DZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in Reception Year learn phonics as soon as they start school. Their fluency in reading develops well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders in core subjects ensure strong progress through reading, writing, and mathematics curriculums.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some areas, including Reception Year, there is a tendency to overload the curriculum rather than focus on critical knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are becoming more skilful in assessing pupils' work. Gaps are discovered, and knowledge improves.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support immediately to younger pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm and orderly atmosphere. Pupils learn without disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers make appropriate adaptations for pupils with SEND, resulting in easier curriculum follow-through.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying occurs rarely, but staff deal with it swiftly. Leaders take recurring issues seriously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has policies to raise awareness among staff and parents about sexual harassment, online sexual abuse, and violence.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the listening hub the school provides. Feedback is positive.
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment in music, choir, sports, and many other activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff care about pupils; there are powerful development opportunities through networks and subject hubs in the trust.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers read stories to pupils throughout the school, choosing books wisely.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many teachers do not regularly consider effective pedagogy, affecting pupils' ability to remember and articulate learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' subject pedagogical knowledge needs strengthening for more effective learning experiences.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 384 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 21.2 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 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 | 61% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.76% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 105 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 93 | 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 | 63% 9 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 10% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 3 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 54% 12 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.87% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 100 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.92% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 - 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, Poole
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
