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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
- Primary
- Saffron Walden CB11 3DW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils love the many opportunities for outdoor learning.
Success of the Curriculum: New approach to teaching writing is already improving progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to consistently apply the feedback policy across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong gains in writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilful questioning helps confirm and challenge pupils’ thinking.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behavior remains exemplary; they feel very safe and cared for.
Support for SEND Pupils: Significant improvements in attendance for pupils with additional needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant; incidents of bullying are rare and quickly addressed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding is prevalent throughout the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about leadership.
Parental Involvement: Governors communicate well with parents and involve them in resolving concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy computing and design and technology.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and teaching assistants work together effectively to make strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need consistency in applying school’s feedback policy across all subjects.
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About Us
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 216 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 94% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 21.9 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 111 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 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 | 94% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 8.76% | 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 | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 111 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 97% 16 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 7 | 10.65% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 95 | 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 | 81% 6 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 35% 18 | 9.94% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 108 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 93 | 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 | 87% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Local authority ratio 20 : 1