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St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Liverpool L7 0LH
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of mathematics and phonics is a particular strength in Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad, balanced and rich curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve quality of written records of senior leaders’ evaluation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well-above average standards by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil not making progress is given extra help to get back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and make rapid progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs, make at least good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure in school, with robust systems in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' behaviour and the school's work to keep them safe are outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Most parents responded positively about the leadership and management of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents participate actively through feedback and engagement initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: A rich menu of sporting, performing arts and other activities are open to pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor areas are well resourced, developing children's independence.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers question pupils skilfully to extend their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Standard of classroom practice ensures all groups of pupils achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges mentioned; high-quality teaching maintained.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring of classroom practice is rigorous ensuring consistently high quality.
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St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 242 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 84% 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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Please accept my greeting on behalf of the entire staff at your school. Here at St. Sebastian's we welcome the partnership of Parish, Home and School; we work extremely hard to create a community spirit and we very much hope you will choose to become part of it. As you have chosen a Catholic School for your child, you will understand the importance our religion holds for us all; it is this ethos which is so much part of St. Sebastian's. We count on our students to uphold the traditions and mottoes of our school. To ensure that our kids are able to reach their full potential in whatever they do—including their work, play, and spiritual growth—we must all put in a lot of effort. We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease at St. Sebastian's, a joyful and active place. You are essential to making this happen, therefore I sincerely hope you will participate completely in whatever we do.
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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 |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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 | 84% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.31% | 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 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 109 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 90% 7 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.75% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 83% | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 4 | 8.47% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 111 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 83% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 4.53% | 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 | 6.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.7 | Well 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1