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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Hastings TN37 6EU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well and pupils are inspired to read.
Foundational Skills: Revised phonics program with consistent delivery observed
Success of the Curriculum: Progress since last inspection, with evolving curriculum aligned to diverse needs
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum makes interesting links across subjects but could be stronger in promoting secure understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Strengthen curriculum for high-quality learning and subject-specific knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further refinement needed in some foundation subjects’ sequencing
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is strong, with achievements above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Frequent checks and swift actions are taken for pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good and they show respect to each other and adults.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Positive about mathematics, confident readers with structured support
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support within classrooms; effective understanding of progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Older pupils set positive examples; school safe and issues addressed
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership and effective partnerships result in good support and progress for SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support with classroom integration and external collaboration
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and robust procedures are in place, with staff receiving timely training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive atmosphere with pupils feeling safe, respected, and able to talk to adults about worries.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No 'full-time' bullies; concerns addressed quickly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Equal opportunities and focus on pupil well-being
Parent Feedback: Positive views on equal opportunities and pupil well-being
Parent Feedback: Many parents agree the school is well-led; however, some lack confidence in the school's work.
Parental Involvement: More could be done to encourage all parents to have full confidence in the school's work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs and activities like dance competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high despite turbulence; committed to new vision.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved markedly since the previous inspection.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders hold subject leaders rigorously to account, and effective practice is shared.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to be part of a close-knit team supported by leadership
Impact on Student Progress: Strong focus on reading and mathematics development
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent phonics teaching observed; ongoing curriculum review
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About Us
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 62% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.59% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 102 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 47% 24 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 8.37% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 71% 9 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 7.47% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 62% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.77% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1