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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
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Foundational Skills: Staff are confident in teaching early reading through well-organized daily phonics sessions.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers follow well-structured plans that help pupils gain secure knowledge in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans for other subjects are yet to be revised, which will be achieved by the end of this academic year.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do well in English and mathematics, with rapid improvements in both subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra support for pupils who need it so they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils cooperate well in lessons and show interest and enjoyment in their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive good support matched to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers are quick to sort out any poor behaviour, both in lessons and during playtimes.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the support and teaching their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The multi-academy trust and governors consider parent views and staff workload.
Teacher Engagement: Staff take a keen interest in supporting pupils’ personal development and their physical and mental health.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading and mathematics are strong focuses leading to rapid improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess what pupils know at the beginning and end of each unit to pick up misunderstandings quickly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New staff require further support to become fully effective in their roles.
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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

It has 140 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.

At this school, 53% 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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Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Requires Improvement -
Age range 3-11 2-11 5-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 25.1 18.2 21.6
Proficient Math 100 98 -
Proficient Read 104 102 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 100 93 97
Reading 104 94 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 53% 53.75% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.11% 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 -2.1 Below Average
Writing -2.9 Below Average
Maths -4.1 Below 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 4 96 96
Reading 104 2 96 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 71% 17 58.8% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 4 9.75% 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 3.3 Above Average
Writing 2.0 Above Average
Maths 3.9 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 101 91 94
Reading 102 92 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% 57.23% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 9.49% 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 -0.8 Below Average
Writing -4.5 Well Below Average
Maths -2.1 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 - 89 93
Reading - 89 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 - 54.08% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.32% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -
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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 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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