St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lightfoot Street Hoole Chester Cheshire CH2 3AD |
| Phone | 01244478968 |
| Reference Number | 111384 |
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School remains a good school following its recent ungraded inspection. The evidence suggests that, if a graded inspection were conducted now, the school could potentially achieve an outstanding rating. Pupils are part of a thriving school community where they enjoy their learning and demonstrate exemplary behavior. The school sets high expectations, resulting in strong academic outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The happy environment fosters respect and inclusion, enabling learners to flourish.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 312 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.68%
Girls: 50.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 3 | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 5 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 6 | 24 | 25 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.2% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| African | 8.7% |
| Indian | 8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and relationships.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics from the Reception Year.
- Inspiring curriculum that builds on prior learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND leading to strong progress.
- High staff morale and prioritization of professional development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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