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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
- Primary
- Rossendale BB4 4EZ
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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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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with trained staff delivering phonics successfully. Pupils use secure phonics knowledge to read accurately
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-organized and ambitious, supporting pupils to build on previous learning and develop a rich body of knowledge
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum areas lack clarity, causing confusion about key facts and leading to misconceptions or gaps in pupils' knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils use secure phonics knowledge to read familiar and unfamiliar words quickly and accurately by end of Year 1
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide effective support to pupils who need additional help to secure strong phonics knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is strong, they behave well during lessons and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning
Support for SEND Pupils: The school swiftly and accurately identifies additional needs, enabling appropriate support for SEND pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know the school helps them if they are worried or find aspects of their learning difficult
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the varied experiences provided by the school and the support for their children's development
Parental Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View and schools involve parents in community activities
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers opportunities for pupils to practice sewing skills, be part of the chaplaincy team, and access outdoor wooded areas
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deliver phonics successfully, ensuring pupils secure strong phonics knowledge
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils become fluent and accurate readers by the end of Year 6
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is inconsistency in how effectively teachers support the love of reading, impacting some pupils' knowledge
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school does not check sufficiently well that teachers deliver the curriculum as expected, limiting accurate priority identification
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About Us
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 150 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 91% 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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I would like to send a very warm welcome to you at St. Veronica's RC Primary School on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors. Here, at St. Veronica's, we are committed to ensuring that every child can be the very best that they can be: Each child is a child of God and has the opportunities to achieve their true potential to grow academically, spiritually, morally and socially. We are very fortunate to be part of the vibrant parish community of Saint Marie's and we enjoy the strong relationship which exists between our school, the Rev. Fr. Broadley and the parish. We appreciate your interest in our website, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me through the school office.
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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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 91% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 7.4% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 78% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 1 | 9.2% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | 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 | 109 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 80% 8 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 9.08% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 95 | 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 | 88% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.79% | 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 | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Local authority ratio 19 : 1