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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland NE38 7HU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics scheme is well embedded; helps pupils become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned and ambitious across most subjects; positive impact on children’s communication.
Areas Needing Improvement: New curriculums in subjects like geography and history are still developing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading prioritized; consistency in phonics teaching aids fluency and love for reading. Maths taught with rigour and pace.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift and targeted additional support; phonics scheme helps those fallen behind catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations; pupils well mannered, respectful, proud of their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality provision; consistent review and assessment meet pupils’ needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Careful attention to staff well-being and workload; strong relationships with families.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about changes; feel part of a cohesive community.
Parental Involvement: Strong links with parish; pupils involved in community events and fundraising.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs on offer; working to develop even more exciting range.
Teacher Engagement: Focused and effective professional development; staff proud to work at school.
Impact on Student Progress: High ambition; focused training reflects in quality education improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on understanding; aids swift support where needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lack of challenge for most-able pupils in maths.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 228 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 20.7 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 106 | 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.03% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1