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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
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- Birmingham B29 7PN
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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: Leaders recently introduced a new phonics programme, ensuring books match the sounds pupils need to practice.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders organize learning so that pupils’ knowledge and skills build securely over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils behind in phonics don't get enough tailored teaching to help them catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils' understanding in mathematics and reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and follow the rules.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are behind spend too much time on unsuitable phonics lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision quality for SEND pupils varies; some teachers need more support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults take action to stop bullying and ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents receive information to keep their children safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents have mixed views about the school and communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy activities like theater visits and trips to the zoo.
Outdoor Facilities: Termly outdoor days develop pupils’ confidence and resilience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the training they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan small steps to achieve broad targets, but quality varies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers break down learning effectively for SEND and EAL pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders track information in mathematics and reading but need better oversight in other subjects.
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About Us
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 408 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Mrs. Joanne Kennett is my name.
At St. Edward's Catholic Primary School, I serve as the headteacher.
Just over 400 kids attend St. Edward's, where there are two classes per year group.
I hope this new website will provide you with as much information as possible about our school.
Since the March 2017 Ofsted inspection, our Reception (Early Years provision) has shown a significant improvement.
You'll see that there has been an obvious improvement in the services offered, the available materials, the available space, the instruction, the confidence, and the available opportunities.
We encourage excellent conduct and academic performance.
In every aspect of the school, we routinely achieve outcomes that surpass the national average.
In July 2018, we celebrated our best-ever KS2 results, which are "far above" the national average for progress in reading and writing, "above" the average and with better depth, and "above" the average and with greater depth in mathematics.
The actual Guide for Schools 2019 has ranked us among the TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN BIRMINGHAM.
No matter what significant function we play within St. Edward's, we staff members constantly strive to be the best that we possibly can be.
St. Edward's takes an international perspective on education, and many of our faculty members collaborate with others from other institutions.
As a large family at St. Edward's, we make sure to constantly place "Jesus at the heart of all that we do," no matter what we learn or do (School Mission statement).
If you would like to come and visit the school, please schedule a time with the front office, and a senior staff member will give you a tour.
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At St. Edward's Catholic Primary School, I serve as the headteacher.
Just over 400 kids attend St. Edward's, where there are two classes per year group.
I hope this new website will provide you with as much information as possible about our school.
Since the March 2017 Ofsted inspection, our Reception (Early Years provision) has shown a significant improvement.
You'll see that there has been an obvious improvement in the services offered, the available materials, the available space, the instruction, the confidence, and the available opportunities.
We encourage excellent conduct and academic performance.
In every aspect of the school, we routinely achieve outcomes that surpass the national average.
In July 2018, we celebrated our best-ever KS2 results, which are "far above" the national average for progress in reading and writing, "above" the average and with better depth, and "above" the average and with greater depth in mathematics.
The actual Guide for Schools 2019 has ranked us among the TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN BIRMINGHAM.
No matter what significant function we play within St. Edward's, we staff members constantly strive to be the best that we possibly can be.
St. Edward's takes an international perspective on education, and many of our faculty members collaborate with others from other institutions.
As a large family at St. Edward's, we make sure to constantly place "Jesus at the heart of all that we do," no matter what we learn or do (School Mission statement).
If you would like to come and visit the school, please schedule a time with the front office, and a senior staff member will give you a tour.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 25.8 | 28.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 78% 4 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 6 | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 82% 16 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 10 | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 66% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1