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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Lymington and Pennington SO41 8GY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make sure that children quickly learn to read fluently. Leaders have written their own phonics scheme.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is exceptionally well designed. Leaders have crafted precisely what pupils will learn and remember in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders and teachers have high expectations for all pupils. Teachers know exactly what to check to ensure that pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving on to new learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who do need extra support are swiftly identified and helped to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders make sure pupils develop a love of reading. Pupils behave very well in class and around the school. Learning is not disrupted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know precisely what they need to do to support each pupil to learn new subject content. This includes for pupils with SEND, who are very well supported to access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils take an active lead in making sure everyone treats each other with kindness and respect. Pupils feel safe and everyone is welcome.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders support vulnerable families well, making good use of external agencies and charities when necessary.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are unanimous in their unwavering praise. As a parent wrote, summing up the views of many, ‘Our son is thriving every day.’
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are highly committed to their roles whether this is writing a presentation for the climate change conference or scanning books for younger pupils on the library bus.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported with their workload. They receive highly effective training to deliver the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers know exactly what to check to ensure that pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving on to new learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers describe the partnership as a ‘blessing’. They appreciate the chance they have to work and share ideas with colleagues from other schools.
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About Us
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 104 students from age 4-11 yr.
At this school, 83% 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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This letter extends a warm invitation to you and your family to explore everything that Our Lady and St. Joseph has to offer. I am the new and proud Executive Headteacher of Our Lady and St. Joseph.
In the centre of The New Forest, there is a modest, nurturing Catholic school called ours.
The goal of Our Lady and St. Joseph School is to give students a meaningful educational experience that will inspire them to become successful students, self-assured people, and responsible citizens.
Our primary goal is to give our students a rich learning experience throughout their primary years so they can grow up confident, content, and resilient.
Jesus is at the centre of our successful, joyful, and joyful learning community.
We enrol students from Lymington, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, New Milton, Milford on Sea, and Waterside parishes as well as non-Catholic students from the neighbourhood because we are the only Catholic school in the New Forest.
Our goal is to provide your kids the tools they need to realise their greatest potential.
We achieve this through our engaging, excellent curriculum, which enables kids to cultivate a "thirst" for learning and be suitably challenged during their time at our school.
According to research, happy children perform better academically, and high quality teaching and learning have a significant impact on these outcomes.
One of the most crucial choices you will have to make is which school your child should attend.
Please browse https://www.olsjschool.co.uk/ to learn more about our school.
Discover the excellent care and education that Our Lady and St. Joseph School offers.
If you would want to apply for a spot, please get in touch with the school. We can either let you know if there are openings in your desired year group, or for Year R entrance, we can explain the admissions process.
I'm eager to get to know you and I wish you luck as you look for the best school for your family.
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In the centre of The New Forest, there is a modest, nurturing Catholic school called ours.
The goal of Our Lady and St. Joseph School is to give students a meaningful educational experience that will inspire them to become successful students, self-assured people, and responsible citizens.
Our primary goal is to give our students a rich learning experience throughout their primary years so they can grow up confident, content, and resilient.
Jesus is at the centre of our successful, joyful, and joyful learning community.
We enrol students from Lymington, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, New Milton, Milford on Sea, and Waterside parishes as well as non-Catholic students from the neighbourhood because we are the only Catholic school in the New Forest.
Our goal is to provide your kids the tools they need to realise their greatest potential.
We achieve this through our engaging, excellent curriculum, which enables kids to cultivate a "thirst" for learning and be suitably challenged during their time at our school.
According to research, happy children perform better academically, and high quality teaching and learning have a significant impact on these outcomes.
One of the most crucial choices you will have to make is which school your child should attend.
Please browse https://www.olsjschool.co.uk/ to learn more about our school.
Discover the excellent care and education that Our Lady and St. Joseph School offers.
If you would want to apply for a spot, please get in touch with the school. We can either let you know if there are openings in your desired year group, or for Year R entrance, we can explain the admissions process.
I'm eager to get to know you and I wish you luck as you look for the best school for your family.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 109 | 99 | 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 | 83% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 42% | 8.18% | 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 | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 8.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 8.7 | Well 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 | 101 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 9 | 99 | 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 | 29% 42 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.36% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 4 | 11.54% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10.67% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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