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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Hereford HR1 1UX
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers provide enjoyable activities that are often exciting and make pupils think hard.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ excellent progress in reading and mathematics last year raised standards considerably.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing has been a weaker aspect of achievement, but recent improvements have brought rapid progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' excellent progress in reading and mathematics raised standards considerably.
Support for Falling Behind: They are given extra help by teachers and their assistants and their progress is closely checked.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding, they are smart, tolerant, and kind to each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make similar progress to that of their peers because they are given extra help and their progress is closely monitored.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and immediately addressed when it occurs. Pupils feel very safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Underlying values and the school’s support system ensure pupils' welfare and safety are outstandingly promoted.
Parent Feedback: There is a very good partnership with parents, facilitated by technology and regular communications.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept well informed through termly reports, although some seek better communication methods.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for singing, sports, and many trips and visits are extensive and well utilized.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities like outdoor spaces are treated with respect and are utilized effectively for various activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are reflective and committed to improving practice by sharing experiences and supporting other schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching has led to pupils making excellent progress in core subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasions, challenging work for the most able is not always completed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' work is rigorously monitored and supported by senior leaders, leading to continuous improvements.
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About Us
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 421 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Approximately 425 talented and happy students attend our school, where a committed and energetic staff provides both care and instruction. All children are inspired to succeed in all facets of school life and to do everything they set out to do by God's love for them. We are really happy to share our Excellent judgement from the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) and are so proud that the embedded values and school vision really does flow through the core of our school. Our site benefits from a sensory garden, adventure playgrounds, access to St Paul's Church, an extensive sports field with cricket nets and use of the original school building Pippin House. Children are inspired and nurtured to be the best versions of themselves in classrooms that are colourfully designed and exciting surroundings. We really hope you enjoy browsing our website and look forward to interacting with you in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us using the information on the website if you need any additional information.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.81% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 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 | 66% 8 | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 11.61% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 74% 11 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 10.46% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.94% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
