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St Alban's Catholic Primary School
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B14 5AL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers understand how well their pupils are learning and how to support any at risk of falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils across the school are making consistently strong progress in the core subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading skills start strong; phonics used consistently and expertly.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum with impressive English and maths outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is still work to do to ensure that pupils learn consistently well in foundation subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects need better curriculum design and assessment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment was generally in line with the national average at key stage 1 and 2, with strong progress in core subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders know how to support any pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes to learning are overwhelmingly positive, and they take great pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in English and mathematics are well above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support helps pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to learning; good behavior in lessons and around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have ensured that staff are thoroughly trained to identify any problems pupils may face, alert to signs they may not be safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective methods and specialist support in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said bullying occurs very rarely, if it happens at all, and have great confidence in anti-bullying ambassadors and staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with parents and other agencies to protect children.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is prioritized with emotional and behavioral support.
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed themselves as overwhelmingly satisfied with the school, noting exceptional personal care.
Parental Involvement: Leaders maintain effective regular communication with parents through newsletters and workshops.
Parent Feedback: Parents have nothing but praise for the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the wide range of after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have access to a small but serviceable outdoor area adjacent to the classroom and a ‘forest school’ space across the playground.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich range of opportunities including life skills programs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic to play their part in leading the school forward.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have implemented approaches consistently well, improving pupils' writing and learning overall.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders evaluate the quality of teaching astutely and provide necessary guidance.
Teacher Engagement: Strong subject knowledge; manageable workload; supportive leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain ideas clearly and ensure pupils understand.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation in curriculum design across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on understanding, though some assessments need improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leads are not experienced in checking on the quality of teaching.
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About Us
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 77% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 94 | 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 | 83% 6 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 9.05% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 77% 1 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.39% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 109 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 76% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.12% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1