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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Caddington LU1 4BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lessons are clearly structured to teach phonics well, promoting a love of reading among pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum helps pupils achieve well, with appropriate lesson sequences in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs clearer progression of knowledge and skills across pre-school, Nursery Year and Reception Year.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment practices allow teachers to promptly address pupils’ mistakes and benchmark their progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Live marking approach and systematic phonics teaching help students catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave kindly and staff develop their communication and understanding of feelings effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength, with clear, measurable support plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff identify and report concerns about pupils at risk effectively, providing comprehensive records for external agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum teaches pupils to stay safe on- and offline confidently.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the clarity in the information they receive from staff assessments.
Extracurricular Activities: The extra-curricular offering needs broadening to help pupils develop their talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff report positively on the support and training they receive from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Live marking and intuitive tests help teachers gauge and share student progress effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff training includes 'how to' videos and visits to other schools to strengthen teaching skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need further training to help pupils read more challenging texts in key stage 2 confidently.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 249 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 19.7 | 25.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 99 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 106 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 61% | 44.98% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 3.93% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 63% | 56.36% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.9% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | 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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1