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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Rossendale OL13 9LJ
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff receive training in early reading; however, upper key stages lack expertise.
Success of the Curriculum: Early years have a coherent curriculum; other stages are inconsistent.
Areas Needing Improvement: Training for staff to deliver curriculum consistently across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have gaps in reading knowledge by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support helps younger pupils catch up but is less effective in higher years.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Poor behaviour disrupts learning and makes pupils feel unsafe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff accurately identify needs, but inconsistent curriculum delivery impacts learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils do not feel safe; incidents of fighting and swearing are common.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school does not follow up on safeguarding concerns effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Limited details on community involvement in the report.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy events like World Book Day and mental health week.
Teacher Engagement: Frequent staff turnover affects consistency.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent curriculum delivery impacts student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Churn in staffing means curriculum delivery varies widely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lack of clear policies and support for teaching staff.
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About Us
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 153 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Inadequate | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 104 |
| 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 | 96 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 32% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | 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.
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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.2% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1