St Amand's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Mary's Road East Hendred St Amand's Catholic Primary School Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 8LF |
| Phone | 01235833342 |
| Reference Number | 123224 |
St Amand’s Catholic Primary School demonstrates a strong overall performance with a good quality of education, outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and outstanding personal development. The school fosters a nurturing ‘family’ environment, where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop leadership skills and a commitment to community service. Teaching quality, particularly in English and mathematics, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well supported and make strong progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.91%
Girls: 51.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.6% |
| White, Other | 14.1% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and have a strong attendance record.
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Strong commitment to personal development and community engagement.
- Well-structured curriculum that is adapted to meet pupil needs.
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for all pupils' success.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in foundation subjects needs clearer structure and organization.
- Opportunities for practicing early mathematical concepts are less robust compared to reading and writing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 3.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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King Alfred's
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4.08 miles |
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St Birinus School
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