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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA10 6BX
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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 | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well with high aspirations for future careers
Foundational Skills: Reading and maths need better planning in early years and key stage 1
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects' vocabulary teaching needs clearer planning
Foundational Skills: Reading skills are expertly implemented. Writing needs improvement in early stages.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious for all pupils, but lacks detail in some subjects, leaving gaps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Detail in teaching plans needed to avoid repetition and ensure progression.
Support for Falling Behind: Reasonable support is given to disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and are enthusiastic learners
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils read confidently by Year 1; however, writing needs better development.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and extra help provided for struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impeccable conduct and strong learning attitudes from Nursery Year.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics, reading needs better planning in early years
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are fully included in school activities
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive necessary support and participate fully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal promptly and successfully with rare bullying issues
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils respect everyone and describe the school as peaceful
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel secure with effective safeguarding systems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships and culture of respect enhance welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the work of the school
Parental Involvement: Pupils achieve well with the help of parents, carers, staff and volunteers
Parent Feedback: Parents provide positive feedback on the school's efforts.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide choice of after-school activities like performing arts and science club
Extracurricular Activities: Wide array of activities offered, enhancing student development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; teachers feel workload is reasonable
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers inspire pupils to write and speak with confidence
Teacher Engagement: Staff enthusiastic and well-trained, engaging lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' comprehensive knowledge boosts progress.
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About Us
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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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 | 22.3 | 25.8 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 110 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 80% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.76% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 111 4 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 103 | 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 | 90% 11 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 3 | 10.58% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 100 | 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 | 79% 10 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.59% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 69% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.54% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1