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St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
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St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
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- Cambridge CB2 1HJ
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is now at the heart of the school's curriculum, taught systematically from Reception. Maths curriculum is strong.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-structured curriculum covers all subjects, with identified skills for step-by-step learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: History, geography, art and design technology lack fully identified specific knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and become proficient mathematicians due to well-developed curricula.
Support for Falling Behind: Provision for pupils with SEND is strong; curriculum adapted well to meet individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have good relationships with staff, and enjoy learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is adapted well to meet individual pupils’ needs and full partnership with parents ensures provision meets pupils' needs fully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school takes bullying very seriously when it occurs; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture, staff are vigilant, and support families well during the pandemic.
Parent Feedback: Parents brought their children to school and also provided input through Parent View and Ofsted’s staff survey.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs such as chess, sports, and computer coding are usually offered, though restricted by the pandemic.
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About Us
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 161 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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The head teacher of St. Paul's C of E (VA) Primary School extends a warm welcome. I'm delighted to welcome you to our school website and hope you enjoy browsing it and learn more about our wonderful institution. Keep in mind that our door is always open to potential parents who wish to stop by or to current parents who may have questions. St. Paul's is located in central Cambridge near to the city core. We are one of four schools in the Church Schools of Cambridge Trust and a Church of England school in the Diocese of Ely. In our cheerful and loving school we continually aim to deliver an exciting, relevant, challenging and rich curriculum. This includes events such as residential trips, topic oriented learning and stimulating visitors to school. At the centre of all we offer for children and families is our secure, dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is loved and appreciated. As part of this, we create close relationships with parents to ensure that children attain their maximum potential. We are very proud of our school, St. Paul's is a cheerful place to study, with a committed staff team, supportive families, church and community.
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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 |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 50% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 107 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 59% 3 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.65% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 91 | 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 | 62% 15 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 21 | 8.83% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 109 | 89 | 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 | 77% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% | 7.72% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1