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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
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- Windermere LA23 2DD
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of math is a strength, focusing on practical skills and reasoning.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a wide and exciting curriculum.
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes reading with strong listening skills developed from Nursery Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully thought-through curriculum supports knowledge building.
Areas Needing Improvement: Governors need more information about the progress of pupils with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Minor subjects need clarity in essential knowledge definition.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics but not as strong in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides timely and effective additional support for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil behaviour is exemplary; they are polite and well-mannered.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular checks ensure misconceptions addressed; students become competent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support given to those needing emotional regulation help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear plans are in place ensuring timely and effective support for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: School quickly identifies SEND pupils and provides expert support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and name-calling are rare; pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective, with detailed records and proper checks.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff create a safe environment; pupils feel secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Caring staff promote a sense of belonging.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the school and its leadership.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through various activities and supportive actions by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a vast array of extracurricular sporting opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities like clay, tennis, gardening available.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ planning and assessment lead to good pupil progress across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Secure systems are in place to check the accuracy of teachers’ assessment judgements.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show enthusiasm and pride working as a team.
Impact on Student Progress: Learning activities increase pupils’ knowledge and skills.
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About Us
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 392 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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The Church of England Primary School of St. Martin and St. Mary welcomes you.
Within a lovely planted setting, there are several of playing fields, a pool, and hard play spaces.
We place a high priority on parents' significant contributions to their children's education and the connections between school and home.
We can only work together to raise standards and attainment in your child's education if there are great partnerships between home and school.
We are a warm, friendly school with a devoted faculty and governing board committed to ensuring that every student has the chance to realise their full potential.
Every child should enjoy going to school and have a feeling of belonging in a secure setting.
Our lessons are engaging and innovative, and they inspire our students to continue learning after school and develop into lifelong learners.
Our pastoral care is superb, ensuring that all kids are supported both within and outside of school and are kept secure.
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Within a lovely planted setting, there are several of playing fields, a pool, and hard play spaces.
We place a high priority on parents' significant contributions to their children's education and the connections between school and home.
We can only work together to raise standards and attainment in your child's education if there are great partnerships between home and school.
We are a warm, friendly school with a devoted faculty and governing board committed to ensuring that every student has the chance to realise their full potential.
Every child should enjoy going to school and have a feeling of belonging in a secure setting.
Our lessons are engaging and innovative, and they inspire our students to continue learning after school and develop into lifelong learners.
Our pastoral care is superb, ensuring that all kids are supported both within and outside of school and are kept secure.
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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 |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 108 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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 | 74% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.38% | 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 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 81% 12 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 2 | 9.28% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 106 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 69% 3 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 11 | 8.1% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 106 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 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 | 66% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.05% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1