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St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Bradford BD6 1ST
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily phonics sessions are taught in the early years and key stage 1 with above-average results in the national phonics screening check
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched with many opportunities to deepen pupils’ learning including trips to various locations
Areas Needing Improvement: Work set for the most able pupils is not always sufficiently challenging, slowing their progress
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, standards in mathematics and reading are at or above those expected nationally
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly put support in place for pupils identified as not making expected progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally polite and respectful with behaviour that is rarely disruptive
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator regularly checks to identify needs and puts extra support in place
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel exceptionally safe, 'Bullying doesn’t happen here'
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's family support officer and deputy headteacher work closely with outside agencies ensuring high-quality safeguarding procedures
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong support, commenting staff are ‘very approachable’ and ‘never too busy to talk’
Parental Involvement: Parents have individual online access to check their children’s progress anytime
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of sporting and musical activities both in school and through after-school clubs
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area offers a wealth of opportunities including a ‘mud kitchen’ and sparkling sand
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and plans conduct regular appraisals, giving feedback directly contributing to teaching improvements
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ confidence has improved and they are teaching mathematics more effectively than before with a focus on mastery
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management systems link teacher targets to school improvement priorities
Teaching Staff Challenges: The most able pupils make less rapid progress due to insufficiently high-level challenges
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About Us
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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At St. Paul's CE Primary School, it is our goal to encourage and support everyone's success in a loving Christian environment. Koinonia (Community), Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Honesty, Justice, Love, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility, Thankfulness, and Wisdom Treat others as you would like to be treated (Luke 6.31). All of our policies and initiatives are grounded in these values and the Golden Rule.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.6 | 25.8 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 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 | 34% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.95% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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.
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 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 75% 6 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 8.4% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 69% 5 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 11 | 7.48% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 64% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
