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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Uckfield TN22 5DJ
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Current data show that attainment is above average in both English and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: A systematic approach to teaching the linking of letters and sounds (phonics) helps develop confident readers, though inconsistencies affect writing support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise attainment in writing within a year, particularly at Key Stage 1, by embedding best practice in phonics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: At the end of Year 6, attainment has returned to above average levels in English and mathematics, though slightly higher in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants give pupils accurate feedback so they know how to improve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is well managed by teachers, but a few pupils find it difficult to manage this for themselves and are too reliant on reminders from adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs benefit from effective support through carefully chosen strategies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are well aware of different forms of bullying and say that it seldom occurs; they are confident it would be dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Almost all parents and carers agreed that their children were kept safe and commented positively about recent improvements to security.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers agreed that teaching is good and inspectors agree.
Parental Involvement: The school has many opportunities for parents and carers to find out about the curriculum and the progress their own children are making.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides engaging, well-organised opportunities for pupils to develop their skills and knowledge, further enhanced by interesting trips and visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the residential trip to France, a highlight they particularly look forward to.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations of what the children can achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Opportunities to think about the world around them, work collaboratively, and enjoy their success mean that teaching contributes well to pupils' development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking is consistently good and gives pupils specific advice on what they need to improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lessons where teachers spend too long explaining tasks mean pupils do not have sufficient time to reflect on their work.
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About Us
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 202 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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| 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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 74% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 4.59% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 84% 16 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 8.37% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 110 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 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 | 100% 19 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 6 | 7.47% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 81% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.77% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
