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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
- Primary
- Esh DH7 9QY
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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: Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics from the start. Maths involves practical problem-solving.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and helps pupils build knowledge over time, ensuring readiness for future learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recently redesigned subjects like history and geography need evaluation for long-term impact.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics, with strong reading comprehension skills enhanced through whole-class reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support pupils to catch up and keep up when needed; effective use of assessments.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and breaktimes is good; pupils feel happy, safe, and secure.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported with identified needs and resources like laptops for writing.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying doesn't happen often; adults sort it out if it does, ensuring a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is a priority; warm and caring relationships between pupils and adults.
Parent Feedback: Parents say their children feel happy, safe, and secure in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate through feedback platforms like Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities beyond the classroom, including eco groups and school councils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons; subject leaders ensure training for staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' use of assessment identifies gaps in knowledge and helps plan new learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders consider staff well-being, ensuring workload is manageable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have good subject knowledge; lesson plans reflect this, helping pupils achieve well.
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About Us
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 152 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 |
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 16.7 | 32.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 102 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 105 | 101 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 71% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.35% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Local authority ratio 19 : 1