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St Sebastian's RC Primary School
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St Sebastian's RC Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M6 6ET
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is strong in phonics, reading, and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have improved the richness of the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Pupils access a wide range of books and daily phonics sessions support foundational reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Recent improvements have made the curriculum broad and ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum does not prepare some pupils well enough for modern British life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack activities that deepen knowledge before introducing new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective teaching has improved pupils’ reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality extra help for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard and play safely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong assessment systems ensure most pupils read at an age-appropriate level.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support sessions help pupils new to the country or school catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave kindly and respectfully, understanding difference and conflict resolution.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support in class and help from external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school skillfully adapts curriculum delivery to meet additional needs of SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying has stopped; confident teachers would sort it out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are happy and safe; school is harmonious.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for with strong adult support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school environment is calm, supportive, and focused on emotional health.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very pleased with the school; teachers listen and act on concerns.
Parental Involvement: Well informed about school activities through various communications.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities including music, dance, and sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Classrooms and outside areas are well-resourced.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy diverse clubs and activities like choir and gardening.
Teacher Engagement: Many opportunities for staff to improve teaching skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils’ learning is improving, especially in reading and early years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Programme includes classroom visits and checks on pupils' work.
Teacher Engagement: Training opportunities support staff workload and effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Logical learning order helps pupils revisit topics to deepen learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders are developing their skills; some teaching lacks challenge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, insufficient depth of knowledge impacts pupil preparation for new learning.
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About Us
St Sebastian's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 230 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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At St. Sebastian's, we are dedicated to provide a Catholic-based education that encourages excellence in all that we do. Our ethos is centred on faith, compassion, empathy, diversity, and respect for all people. We place Christ at the centre of everything we do and think that British and Christian values can coexist together. We place a high value on our partnership with parents and our parish, and we strive to work closely with both groups for the benefit of our kids. We hope that your child will leave St. Sebastian's with many fond memories and a safe and enduring formation.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 25.8 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 67% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 5.9% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 106 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 100 | 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 | 70% 15 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.27% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 103 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 101 | 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 | 55% 11 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.89% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 44% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.31% | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1