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St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2025
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
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St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
- Primary
- North Luffenham LE15 8JR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught consistently, children learn the sounds that letters make as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Everyone in the staff team has worked together to devise a rich and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum does not set out clearly the precise knowledge that pupils should learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers have good subject knowledge and explain clearly what pupils need to learn.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is in place to ensure that pupils catch up if they fall behind, including working in small groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, are respectful and supportive of one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well catered for, with additional adults playing an important role in their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know who to go to if they are worried about anything. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils benefit from visitors teaching them how to keep safe and have a nurture room for reflection.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and describe it as having a 'real family feel'.
Parental Involvement: Parents are warmly welcomed and positively engaged in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are involved in a variety of activities beyond the classroom, including clubs and singing in public.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working as a team and complete training to develop their subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use strategies to check that pupils remember important information during lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, checks of what pupils know and remember are not yet in place.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school should ensure consistent and effective checks across all subjects.
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St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Rutland County, East Midlands.
It has 188 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Welcome to our website. A very special place is St. Mary & St. John Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
Being a church school, the institution has a unique character built upon a profoundly Christian worldview and principles.
St. Mary & St. John offers a distinctive and stimulating learning environment in which our kids thrive. It is located in the most lovely grounds with breathtaking rural views across Rutland's Chater Valley.
My pride in our school is unwavering.
It is a lively place with lots of curious, imaginative, joyful, and healthy kids.
To support the overall growth of our students, we have broad, balanced, and enriching learning opportunities built into our curriculum.
We encourage our kids to find their strengths, nurture them, and make the most of them while also cultivating a genuine love of learning and the aptitudes required to become lifelong learners.
Together, school staff, parents, and governors form a vital relationship that enables us to give every child a safe and excellent education.
Please browse our website, but even better, come see our school in person to feel the special atmosphere we foster, get to know our beautiful students and staff, and observe our school in operation.
If you would like to schedule a visit, please get in touch with the school office at [email protected] or by phone at 01780 720184.
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Being a church school, the institution has a unique character built upon a profoundly Christian worldview and principles.
St. Mary & St. John offers a distinctive and stimulating learning environment in which our kids thrive. It is located in the most lovely grounds with breathtaking rural views across Rutland's Chater Valley.
My pride in our school is unwavering.
It is a lively place with lots of curious, imaginative, joyful, and healthy kids.
To support the overall growth of our students, we have broad, balanced, and enriching learning opportunities built into our curriculum.
We encourage our kids to find their strengths, nurture them, and make the most of them while also cultivating a genuine love of learning and the aptitudes required to become lifelong learners.
Together, school staff, parents, and governors form a vital relationship that enables us to give every child a safe and excellent education.
Please browse our website, but even better, come see our school in person to feel the special atmosphere we foster, get to know our beautiful students and staff, and observe our school in operation.
If you would like to schedule a visit, please get in touch with the school office at [email protected] or by phone at 01780 720184.
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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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 64% | 60.88% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.06% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 107 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% 13 | 62.23% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 6.46% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 1 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 104 | 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 | 80% 2 | 64.5% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 6.83% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 105 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 105 | 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 | 78% | 68.42% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.42% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 28th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 29th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
