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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Calderdale HX2 8JY
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Based on the inspection date: 21 March 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have reviewed curriculums for English, mathematics, and science ensuring they are well planned and sequenced.
Foundational Skills: Staff have received training on how to teach the phonics programme, but some are not yet confident in this.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects like history, curriculum thinking is less specific about what pupils need to know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils are now meeting the curriculum expectations in English, mathematics, and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support get the help they need to become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons and social times, pupils get along well together and are productive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about different types of bullying and feel that staff would listen and take action.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure this is a safe place for pupils to learn.
Parent Feedback: Staff show deep care for pupils and their families.
Parental Involvement: The trust improvement board provides challenge and support to leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils particularly enjoy the forest school which inspires and motivates them.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils regularly connect with nature in the forest school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that they feel valued, appreciated and motivated.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers teach and check the required knowledge well, improving pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders are systematically working with each subject leader to develop their skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many subject leaders are new and do not fully check the implementation of their curriculum.
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About Us
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 171 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy St. Malachy's Primary is located in the heart of the neighbourhood and Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Malachy's. The Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust includes us. Our trust's educational institutions include St. John Fisher's in Dewsbury and Sacred Heart in Sowerby Bridge. We presently have approximately 190 students registered, ranging in age from 3 to 11 years old. We have six more classes of key stage 1 and key stage 2 students in addition to the Early Years Foundation Unit (Nursery and Reception). Although our current structure has undergone recent changes, the original structure dates back to 1952. Our goal at St. Malachy's is to provide a rich, top-notch education where we study, love, and develop with Christ at the centre, enabling each student to realise their full potential. In order for students to reach their best potential, the school is dedicated to maintaining high standards. All facets of a child's growth will be taken into consideration. As a Catholic school, we observe holidays with daily devotions, religious gatherings, and masses.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 22.6 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 108 | 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 | 96 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 20% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.96% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.7 | Well 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 | 101 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 45% 8 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.51% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 102 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 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 | 37% 39 | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | 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 | 103 | 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% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.43% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
