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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
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Foundational Skills: Teachers set high expectations in classrooms, providing guidance that deepens learning and challenges students.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are given opportunities to reason and solve problems in mathematics, with regular monitoring ensuring progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is needed to embed a strong culture of reading among pupils and parents.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making improved and good progress in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and leaders monitor pupil progress regularly to take necessary actions if expectations are not met.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to take part in activities, presenting well-maintained books and speaking positively about the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants support learning for pupils requiring additional guidance effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and believe staff will help resolve any bullying issues. Safeguarding is strong with routine training and robust policies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding with effective engagement of local agencies for pupil needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers speak highly of the school, noting the beneficial learning environment.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents to support their child’s reading at home, improving literacy skills.
Extracurricular Activities: While specific extracurricular activities were not detailed, the school maintains a positive environment encouraging overall development.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations are set by teachers who provide necessary guidance and challenge to pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies ensure pupils progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and feedback from teachers ensure high standard work from pupils.
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St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 243 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 60% 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
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C+
Ofset report Good - Good
Age range 3-11 3-7 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.1 - 21.5
Proficient Math 105 - 105
Proficient Read 104 - 104
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 105 97 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 60% 53.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 5.31% 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 -1.2 Below Average
Writing 1.4 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 105 3 99 96
Reading 101 1 98 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 59% 4 58.81% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 7 8.46% 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 -3.4 Below Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -0.9 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 102 1 93 94
Reading 102 1 94 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 55% 16 57.13% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 7.84% 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 -2.6 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below 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 103 88 93
Reading 101 87 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 39% 50.46% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.15% 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 -4.2 Well Below Average
Writing -3.9 Below Average
Maths -1.1 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 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025
Summer Term 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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