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St Catherine's RC School
- Primary
- Barnet EN5 2ED
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read fluently because teachers are well trained.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching programmes match the scope and ambition of the national curriculum, which is well sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like science and geography, important ideas pupils need to learn are not identified clearly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils’ progress regularly. If pupils are falling behind, they are given support to catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils are falling behind, they are given support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, polite, and articulate. They love learning and try hard in their lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive due to tailored support from teachers and staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand what bullying is and trust teachers to deal with it effectively. Staff are well trained to spot signs that a pupil may be at risk of harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with external agencies to ensure pupil safety, especially online safety.
Parent Feedback: The school’s partnership with parents and carers is strong and most parents are fulsome in their praise of the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have worked closely with pupils and parents on online safety, ensuring parents are kept up to date.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from opportunities for learning outside the classroom, including an extensive range of clubs and visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have thought carefully about how the classroom environment enables strong learning.
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About Us
St Catherine's RC School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 484 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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Our school will offer a supportive, safe, and engaging learning environment where everyone may develop their religion and find inspiration to be the best version of themselves. to respect and inspire the potential that God has given to every member of the school community. As a worshipping community, to encourage and assist each kid in their spiritual journey. To support and celebrate everyone's uniqueness while respecting their history, gender, age, race, and level of achievement. to offer a curriculum and learning environment that are secure, energising, innovative, and demanding. establishing a collaboration between the school, the home, the parish, and the larger community. to support each child in creating a healthy lifestyle and a positive sense of self so they can grow up to be confident people who can contribute to society. We put our faith, confidence, and trust in God.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 67% | 66.65% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 13% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 109 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 78% 2 | 66.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 2 | 13.74% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 109 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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 | 80% 8 | 65.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 1 | 11.25% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 110 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 90 | 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 | 88% | 60.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 10.59% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 Catherine's RC School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1