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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Newport and Carisbrooke PO30 1NR
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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: The teaching of phonics helps younger pupils to tackle unfamiliar words accurately, and pupils are making good progress in reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, well-balanced, and provides a wide range of engaging learning experiences to develop academic and personal skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ attainment in writing is not as strong as in reading and mathematics, and they are not challenged consistently to use and apply their skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress from their starting points, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who struggle with reading and fall behind with their learning are supported to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They are happy, confident, courteous, and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator ensures that the individual needs of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities are carefully assessed and provided with effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare and staff act upon it quickly and decisively. Pupils also feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff have created a safe and welcoming school culture where pupils can thrive, and they effectively involve outside agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils are well cared for.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are pleased with the education their children receive and appreciate the visibility of the headteacher and other staff.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good range of clubs for pupils to attend, such as ‘Isle’ dance and board games from around the world.
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 203 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 are a learning community at our school. We warmly welcome families and kids to this neighbourhood. The one-form entry school builds strong relationships with families so that children can receive help from both school and home. Committed learning teams use stimulating and interesting themes to teach our curriculum. These topics help the kids learn how to learn so that they can use their talents in a variety of contexts. As a Catholic community, our interpersonal connections as well as how we form our societal attitudes and conscience are all based on the gospel values. Our mission is more than just a declaration. We exhibit it throughout the school day by our attitudes and behaviours. Families are invited to visit the school and should call 01983 522747 to talk with Mrs. Attrill or Mrs. Chadwick.
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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 |
C
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 56% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.56% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 6 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 103 | 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% 31 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.26% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 99 5 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 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% 19 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 52% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.92% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1