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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- North Northamptonshire NN17 1EE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is good, with enthusiastic teachers and positive relationships, leading to positive pupil attitudes to learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders' actions are raising standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to provide more challenging activities in mathematics and clearer next steps in learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading was above average, while progress in mathematics was average.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning support assistants provide effective support for pupils’ learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, instances of bullying are rare, and behaviour has improved.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is a need to reduce absenteeism among pupils with SEN and improve their outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and that bullying, if it occurs, is quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture within the school, and pupils know how to stay safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is rich and varied with activities like choir, reading club, drama, and basketball.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor experiences in early years do not offer enough structured activities for children to engage with.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, have good subject knowledge, and collaborate well, influencing positive pupil attitudes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good, leading to positive progress in reading and writing but less so in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governors check the quality of teaching and pupil progress effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to consistently apply assessment policies and challenge more able pupils.
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About Us
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 385 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 23.9 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 50% | 57.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.82% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 105 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 56% 5 | 56.63% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 9 | 7.48% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | 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 | 103 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 92 | 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 | 51% 4 | 54.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.56% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 99 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 47% | 49.82% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.58% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 7.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |