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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS5 8AS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading; pupils enjoy choosing texts and learn new sounds well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed and sequenced to consider the school’s context and prioritise spoken language.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not used effectively, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use strategies like 'flashback 4' to help pupils remember and practice previous learning.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind in reading, they receive the support needed to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and well-mannered, behaving well in lessons and moving around school calmly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of external advice for tailored support, though some plans lack precision and adaptation.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults to listen to their concerns. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and pupils enjoy positive, respectful relationships. Robust systems in place to monitor attendance.
Parent Feedback: Many parents comment favorably on the school’s nurturing and inclusive ethos.
Parental Involvement: Parents are generally involved positively, supporting school ethos through feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various opportunities to develop interests and talents outside the classroom.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy a range of sporting activities during social times and play well together.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the support from colleagues and benefit from collaboration with other local schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers manage recent staff changes effectively with no impact on education quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not routinely adapt learning well enough for SEND pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is generally effective but needs improvement in some wider curriculum subjects.
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 21.3 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 98 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 102 | 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 | 108 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 60% | 50.92% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.74% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 92 | 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 | 83% 13 | 56.41% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 10 | 8.6% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 2 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 88 | 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 | 70% | 54.17% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.68% | 9.14% |
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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 109 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 87 | 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 | 70% | 53.99% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.44% | 8.17% |
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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
