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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Richmond upon Thames SW14 8HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have thorough training in phonics teaching, ensuring increasing fluency and confidence in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, well-sequenced, and extends beyond national expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation and need further work to ensure consistent depth of knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across most subjects, including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment identifies struggling pupils swiftly, providing effective support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well due to high expectations and established routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems ensure adaptations support SEND pupils to access the same curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are kept safe and flourish in a positive environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school actively promotes pupils' well-being and swift follow-up on attendance issues.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education provided.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with parents and the community to deliver the best experience for all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of clubs including sports, arts, and languages.
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers rich choices of activities and visits, including residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers design purposeful activities that help pupils make connections in learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' secure subject knowledge ensures clear explanations and swift addressing of misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is used precisely to identify and address pupils' understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, more training is needed to monitor curriculum implementation effectively.
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About Us
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 184 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 112 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 68.2% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 17.2% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 110 2 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 1 | 91 | 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 | 88% 4 | 68.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% | 17.82% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 108 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 84% 16 | 68.46% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 20 | 16.82% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 109 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 93 | 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 | 100% | 66.81% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 15.19% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1