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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
- Primary
- Stafford ST17 4BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading skills are a high priority, taught with care to expose pupils to a wide range of genres and ensure high challenge
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, rich, supported by various visits and extracurricular activities which pupils enjoy
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to improve the accuracy of pupils’ spelling and their use of punctuation and grammar
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make substantial and sustained progress in reading and mathematics, with outcomes well above national averages
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders monitor pupils’ progress every half term and provide additional help when needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes to their learning and enjoy coming to school. Behaviour around the school is exemplary
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is outstanding with strong support and guidance
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements to keep pupils safe are effective. Pupils say they feel extremely safe at school, with adults ready to resolve any issues quickly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff and governors are continually mindful of pupils’ welfare and well-being
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, stating their children thrive and love their learning
Parental Involvement: Adults communicate regularly with parents, updating them on their child’s progress and how to support at home
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by various extracurricular activities that pupils enjoy
Outdoor Facilities: Children explore outside regularly, including weekly ‘woodland school’ sessions
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and additional adults are highly skilled and enthusiastic, making learning engaging and fun
Impact on Student Progress: Senior leaders’ commitment to improving teaching quality has resulted in rapid improvement in pupil outcomes
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need to continue developing skills to improve pupil spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching regularly, providing feedback and support to ensure high quality
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About Us
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 121 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 36% 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 |
C
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | - | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 36% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 5 | 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 | 79% 5 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 9.38% | 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 | 9.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 108 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 84% 11 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.87% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1