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St Mary's RC Primary School
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St Mary's RC Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M30 0FJ
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is outstanding, ensuring all groups of pupils make excellent progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and exciting with extensive opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to outstanding progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need to develop further skills in using data to raise standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils reach above average standards in English and mathematics by the time they leave school.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional teaching sessions are provided for pupils who need help to keep pace with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect for each other and for adults, and their behaviour is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make excellent progress from their starting points due to effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and well cared for; the school has clear and effective safeguarding policies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular staff training ensures pupils are extremely well safeguarded, and the school's vigilance contributes to pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke highly of the school and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Excellent communication with parents helps them engage effectively with the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including an extensive programme of educational visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of the primary school sport funding ensures pupils participate in a range of sports.
Teacher Engagement: Staff members respond well to guidance and training, driving improvement in the quality of teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently high-quality teaching results in outstanding student progress across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are keen to keep improving their practice through regular training opportunities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders use data effectively to ensure teaching quality continues to improve.
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St Mary's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 242 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 89% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 110 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 89% | 52.87% | 55.82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 5.82% | 7.37% |
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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.3 | Well 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 | 109 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 100 | 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% 13 | 64.26% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.4% | 9.67% |
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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 102 | 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 | 93% 20 | 65.58% | 59.43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.01% | 9.12% |
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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 73% | 61.48% | 56.24% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.34% | 8.15% |
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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1