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St Peter's RC Primary School
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St Peter's RC Primary School
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- Plymouth PL5 4HD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff are well trained. Children in the Reception class get off to a strong start in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their learning and display positive attitudes when in lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum does not develop pupils’ comprehension skills well enough, particularly in key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil who needs to catch up does so quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour during learning and social times is very positive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 2 do not develop strong comprehension skills and knowledge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers provide bespoke support and scaffold tasks effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school; bullying is no longer a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know what to do if they have a concern about a pupil.
Parent Feedback: All parents who completed Ofsted’s survey would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils work in harmony to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular clubs appreciated by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are extremely committed to the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders prioritize pupils’ personal development and prepare them well for life.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make regular checks to ensure that pupils have remembered new phonic sounds.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders have not considered well enough how assessment can be used to identify what pupils know.
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About Us
St Peter's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 122 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 29% 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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We hope that your kids will enjoy their time in school and make the most of the opportunities provided to them in order to fully develop their skills. You will soon be aware of the warm, friendly and caring atmosphere coupled with the good discipline long associated with the School. The best way to do this is through collaboration and partnership between the parish clergy, personnel, and parents. The degree of our cooperation and shared interest will determine our level of success. We can all succeed in having a child who is content, successful, and motivated if we work together as a true team. St Peter's RC Primary converted to an academy on April 1st 2014 and is now part of a large multi academy trust under the name of Plymouth Catholic and Anglican Schools Trust (CAST). Plymouth CAST is an exempt charity and a business limited by guarantee.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C+
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 22.3 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | 101 | 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 | 98 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 95 | 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 | 29% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.15% | 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 | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well 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 7 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 7 | 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 | 65% 32 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 8.29% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 98 5 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 93 | 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 | 33% 15 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 6.92% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 48% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.95% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1