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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
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- Stevenage SG1 1NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A love of reading flows through the entire curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum clearly identifies important knowledge from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitoring of the new curriculum is still in its infancy.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils use their understanding of number to solve more complex problems.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading hard are identified promptly and receive effective help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well during lessons and are excited to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported very well with tailored activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes the wider development of pupils in a range of ways.
Parent Feedback: 104 responses to Parent View; parents spoke positively.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to engage are provided but not detailed.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities to represent the school in sporting events and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are very proud to work at the school and appreciate leaders' support.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective staff training helps pupils build on what they already know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes introduce new content before pupils are ready.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some subject leaders have only started to understand where the curriculum needs improvement.
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About Us
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 440 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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The neighbourhood surrounding St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is lovely.
Our goal is to assist you in your role as your child's primary educator while also supporting the spiritual journey you have already begun for them.
When you visit our school, you'll see students actively participating in a vibrant, varied, and balanced curriculum that emphasises both the development of creative connections between various learning areas and fundamental traditional skills.
Students are urged to tackle new material independently and with resiliency.
Everyone, including adults and children, are recognised as learners, making this a fun environment to study.
Through the pages of our website, I hope that you will recognise St Vincent de Paul School as a very special and nurturing environment where we aim to follow the example of Jesus Christ in welcoming, recognising, fostering and developing each individual, as a unique and special gift from God.
Please get in touch with us if you wish to learn more about our school.
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The neighbourhood surrounding St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is lovely.
Our goal is to assist you in your role as your child's primary educator while also supporting the spiritual journey you have already begun for them.
When you visit our school, you'll see students actively participating in a vibrant, varied, and balanced curriculum that emphasises both the development of creative connections between various learning areas and fundamental traditional skills.
Students are urged to tackle new material independently and with resiliency.
Everyone, including adults and children, are recognised as learners, making this a fun environment to study.
Through the pages of our website, I hope that you will recognise St Vincent de Paul School as a very special and nurturing environment where we aim to follow the example of Jesus Christ in welcoming, recognising, fostering and developing each individual, as a unique and special gift from God.
Please get in touch with us if you wish to learn more about our school.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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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 | 24.6 | - | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 52% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.95% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 108 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 67% 5 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 11.98% | 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 | -1.6 | Below 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 62% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 11.72% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 62% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 11.43% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
