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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
- Primary
- Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 7EG
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Based on the inspection date: 07 February 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: In mathematics, where the curriculum is particularly successful, pupils achieve well.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has only recently been prioritised and improvements are in their infancy.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum design is still a work in progress. Teachers are not able to build on prior learning effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to high expectations for behaviour, showing politeness and engagement with staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ reading books do not always match the sounds they are learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders should ensure all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach phonics effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator ensures accurate identification and appropriate support for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have no worries about bullying and feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that staff receive regular and relevant safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Parents welcome the changes the headteacher is making despite recognising the school's journey under new leadership.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors took account of parents' responses to Ofsted Parent View and talked with groups of parents.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy their time in the outdoor area and forest school, engaging in activities like climbing and digging in the sandpit.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils enjoy texts through the curriculum and access an online reading service for motivation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to help pupils remember their learning through 'Flashback Four' and quizzes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adapt their teaching to meet the needs of pupils and build on their interests successfully in many subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: In English and some wider subjects, teachers are less sure about what pupils have learned before.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching approaches affect pupils’ ability to achieve as well as they should in some subjects.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 304 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B
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-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.1 | 24.3 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 108 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 44% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.5% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 106 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 56% 7 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 21 | 15.97% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 63% 16 | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 16.29% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 110 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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 | 79% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 14% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Local authority ratio 19 : 1