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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
- Primary
- Bodmin PL31 1LW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lessons that are interesting and engage students in English and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, enhanced by trips, residentials, and special events.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planned activities should deepen knowledge and make connections between subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with many making strong progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who might be at risk of underachieving are identified, and interventions put in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and playtimes, and they are polite and considerate.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND frequently make rapid progress as a result of carefully chosen and implemented interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively managed with follow-up and checking outcomes.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school gives a high priority to caring for its pupils and families, ensuring a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff say that pupils are kept safe. Pupils trust kind adults to sort out any issues.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy the homework tasks and share these with staff so achievements can be celebrated.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by trips, residentials, and special events.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and support staff work hard to give pupils individual attention, offering feedback and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching and rigorous monitoring mean that the vast majority of pupils are back on track.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders regularly monitor the quality of teaching through data, books, and observations.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leadership is underdeveloped and not yet effective in ensuring the quality of teaching and learning.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 247 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 |
| 51动漫 grade |
C+
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 23.1 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 61% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.36% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 70% | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 7.9% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | 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 | 105 5 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 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 | 70% 19 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.93% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 100 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 91 | 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 | 51% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.54% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Local authority ratio 18 : 1