St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Roman Catholic
Address School Lane
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB9 9DE
Phone 01440703775
Reference Number 143624

St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School has made substantial improvements since its last inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to a good overall effectiveness assessment. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and socially, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum and strong leadership. There is a strong emphasis on personal development, helping students to become confident learners who feel valued and included, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, challenges remain in ensuring that curriculum plans allow adequate time for thorough understanding of all subjects, especially in terms of retaining knowledge over time.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 217
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.15%
Girls: 48.85%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 11.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 43.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 18 11 29
2 15 15 30
3 15 16 31
4 13 18 31
5 20 19 39
6 7 14 21

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 39.6%
White, Other 22.1%
Indian 18%
Mixed, Other 6.5%
African 5.5%
White & Asian 1.4%
White & Black (African) 1.4%
Asian, Other 0.9%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Chinese 0.5%
Unclassified 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 19 Jun 2024
Date Report
19 Jun 2024 School inspection:
13 Sep 2023 Monitoring visit
17 Nov 2022 School inspection:
18 Sep 2019 School inspection
10 Nov 2016 Academy conversion letter
08 Jun 2016 Full inspection:
Previously as St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill
08 Jun 2016 Full inspection:
14 Oct 2014 Monitoring visit
14 Oct 2014 Monitoring visit
15 May 2014 Full inspection:
15 May 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
11 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
11 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
21 Nov 2006 Full inspection:
21 Nov 2006 Full inspection:
04 Jun 2001 Full inspection
04 Jun 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong reading program with effective teaching strategies
  • High expectations and positive attitudes towards learning
  • Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND
  • Effective personal development programs and enriching activities
  • Inclusive environment promoting teamwork and peer support
  • Strong leadership that fosters a positive school culture

Areas for Improvement

  • Some curriculum plans require more time for thorough learning
  • Inconsistent retention of key knowledge among pupils

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 45%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 5%

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 106
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.1
Writing -0.5
Maths 0.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 13 0
Third Preference 4 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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