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St Jude's Catholic Primary School
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Fareham PO14 1ND
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Mathematics is strong with emphasis on reasoning skills, effective use of apparatus and challenging the most able pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and balanced with strong links between subjects, enhanced by first-hand experiences. Pupils are excited about their topics.
Areas Needing Improvement: New practices for writing need time to be fully embedded across the school to sustain strong progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in writing has been addressed, with students making strong progress after introducing high-quality texts and first-hand experiences.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive emotional and academic support, making strong progress with nearly eradicated progress differences.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very polite, enjoy learning, and maintain a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: Individual needs are quickly identified with appropriate support, showing very good progress. Good relations with outside agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are robust. Staff and governors receive regular training and know how to handle concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority given to safety and welfare; regular checks and effective policies ensure pupil well-being.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents recommend the school, valuing the dedication and professionalism of staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents’ forum established to discuss attendance, which has shown positive impact.
Extracurricular Activities: Development of the forest school has been successful, enabling environmental learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate professional development opportunities and feel their work-life balance is valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' focus on mathematical reasoning and effective questioning has improved pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed through monitoring and evaluation, showing improvements in key areas such as mathematics.
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About Us
St Jude's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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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Greetings from our school. Catholic primary school St Jude's educates students from the Fareham, Portchester, and Stubbington parishes. Our patron, St. Jude, who held that tenacity is essential to succeed, serves as our model. At St. Jude's, we make an effort to instil in every child a lifelong love of learning and a love of God. In order to satisfy the needs of every student, we provide an innovative and engaging curriculum that guarantees a wide range of chances and experiences. We sincerely hope that you will find our new website to be educational, and if you would like to learn more about our school, feel free to schedule a visit and set up an appointment. We are eager to meet you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | - | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 109 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.18% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 107 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 99 | 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 | 72% 17 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 9 | 11.36% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | 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 | 104 4 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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% 21 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 11.54% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 76% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10.67% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1