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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Hatfield AL10 8NN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Adequate |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective strategies in place for foundational skills like reading and math, especially in key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: High standards in teaching, learning, and assessment promoted by phase leaders.
Areas Needing Improvement: Scope to increase challenge in wider curriculum to meet all pupils' needs.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective intervention activities for pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and happy; behaviour and attitudes positively noted.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Joined local authority’s maths project to improve KS2 performance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support ensures needs are well met, often making above-national-average progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are robust and well-organized.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on welfare and personal development of pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the inclusion and support provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are hugely supportive and involved in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Engaging activities such as theme days and supermarket visits noted.
Outdoor Facilities: Beautifully appointed and well-resourced outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers effectively identify and address pupil needs promptly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High standards supported by thorough assessment practices.
Impact on Student Progress: New math lesson structures positively impacting pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: More challenge needed in wider curriculum; some inconsistency among teachers.
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 471 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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I'm pleased to welcome you to the webpage for St. Philip Howard Catholic School. We hope you'll find it to be both interesting and educational. God is the centre of all that exists because our school is a Catholic institution. All of the decisions we make as a school community and everything that takes place in our school are a reflection of Christ's love. Our goal is to establish a school where all students are valued as unique individuals with specific needs who are assisted in the best way possible in the development of their abilities and talents. We set high standards for everyone in our school community and foster an atmosphere that seeks excellence in both performance and conduct. We want to foster a climate where students feel safe and happy since we think that is how they study best. We think learning should be engaging, imaginative, entertaining, and enjoyable. We recognise that you, as their primary educators, are you, their parents and carers, and we think that by working together, we can help your kids reach their full potential. We intend to make sure that each person's contribution to the life of our school is recognised and respected. We take great pride in being a part of a larger Christian community and are intimately connected to the two parishes of St. Peter's and Marychurch. Our school is excellent, and the staff and governors are incredibly dedicated to helping our students fulfil their potential. In order for our school to continue to grow as a community that represents the Gospel principles, pursues excellence, values everyone's contributions, and treats everyone equally and with dignity and respect, I hope that we will be able to work together in partnership.
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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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 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 | 47% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.91% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 97 | 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% 2 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.96% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 64% 13 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 11.68% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.39% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
