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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
- Primary
- Wirral CH43 5UT
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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: Skilled staff implement the phonics programme well; pupils supported effectively during one-to-one reading sessions.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully ordered curriculum engages pupils; visits and extra-curricular activities enliven learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need curriculum refinement; leaders are developing subject knowledge and support for teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers regularly check pupil progress; reading competitions and skilled implementation boost reading confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: One-to-one reading sessions and carefully planned additional help for SEND pupils ensure no one misses out.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, listen to teachers attentively; school maintains a calm and purposeful environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification of SEND pupils, well-adapted curriculum, and specialist support ensure effective learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by leaders.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff familiar with latest safety guidance, regular updates on pupil well-being, prompt external agency collaboration.
Parent Feedback: Typically, parents are positive; they feel their children are safe and happy, appreciate being well-informed about academic progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs available including football, basketball, Zumba, and gardening; music lessons also offered.
Teacher Engagement: High staff morale; leaders mindful of staff mental health and well-being.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and trust leaders have a precise understanding of school's strengths and improvement areas.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 278 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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In accordance with our agreement with the Multi Ethnic Assessment Service run by the Wirral Local Authority, we provide support for kids who speak English as a second language.
Click here to view our SEND offer or here to view the Wirral SEND Local Offer for more details about how we serve kids with special needs.
If you're thinking about enrolling your kids in the school, you can submit a formal application for the nursery through the school office.
Entry into the Foundation Stage at the age of four is allocated, so an application must be submitted through the Local Education Authority (Wirral) by the end of February of the year before your child is scheduled to begin school in the fall.
To access the LEA admissions website, click the link provided below.
Please talk to the office staff about "in-year" transfers so they can offer you further details and give you entry application paperwork.
You are more than welcome to visit the school and take a look around so that you can choose the environment for yourself.
If you would like to schedule a time, please get in touch with the school office.
The school opens for F2 and Years 1-6 at 8:50 am.
12:00 to 1:15 p.m. is lunchtime.
For additional details regarding lunch at St. Joseph's, kindly click here.
The school day ends for F2 at 3:25 pm and for all other students at 3:30 pm.
Y4, Y3, and Y2 from the KS2 playground, Y5 and Y6 from the KS1 playground, and Y1 from the Y1 door area make up the F2 and F1 from the Early Years garden area.
Please schedule a time in the office to speak with your child's teacher or the head teacher.
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Click here to view our SEND offer or here to view the Wirral SEND Local Offer for more details about how we serve kids with special needs.
If you're thinking about enrolling your kids in the school, you can submit a formal application for the nursery through the school office.
Entry into the Foundation Stage at the age of four is allocated, so an application must be submitted through the Local Education Authority (Wirral) by the end of February of the year before your child is scheduled to begin school in the fall.
To access the LEA admissions website, click the link provided below.
Please talk to the office staff about "in-year" transfers so they can offer you further details and give you entry application paperwork.
You are more than welcome to visit the school and take a look around so that you can choose the environment for yourself.
If you would like to schedule a time, please get in touch with the school office.
The school opens for F2 and Years 1-6 at 8:50 am.
12:00 to 1:15 p.m. is lunchtime.
For additional details regarding lunch at St. Joseph's, kindly click here.
The school day ends for F2 at 3:25 pm and for all other students at 3:30 pm.
Y4, Y3, and Y2 from the KS2 playground, Y5 and Y6 from the KS1 playground, and Y1 from the Y1 door area make up the F2 and F1 from the Early Years garden area.
Please schedule a time in the office to speak with your child's teacher or the head teacher.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 24 | 32.5 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 46% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.5% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 63% | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.46% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | - | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.67% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
