Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Old Catton Norwich Norfolk NR6 7DS |
| Phone | 01603426973 |
| Reference Number | 121050 |
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The positive environment is characterized by high expectations from staff and a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and supported in their learning journey. The curriculum is engaging and ambitious, facilitating strong knowledge acquisition across most subjects, especially in reading, which is highlighted as a particular strength. This inspection marks the first since the school's last graded evaluation in 2017, and it indicates that the school has built a positive reputation in the local community since then.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.88%
Girls: 47.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 4 | 31 | 15 | 46 |
| 5 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 6 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.8% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Irish | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Creative and lively lessons that engage pupils.
- Strong working relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective curriculum design that fosters strong knowledge acquisition.
- Expert staff in reading who tailor lessons to individual needs.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and understanding of right and wrong.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum expectations in some subjects are not fully clarified.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -4.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
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