St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Scotchman Road Heaton Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 5AT |
| Phone | 01274543445 |
| Reference Number | 147923 |
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School has been recognized for its good overall effectiveness, with personal development rated as outstanding. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and secure. Their curriculum is tailored to engage all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and encourages both academic and personal growth. The inspection marked the school's first evaluation under the Education Act since its transformation into a voluntary academy, emphasizing its recent establishment and development under the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.08%
Girls: 48.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 3 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 55.4% |
| African | 13.9% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Indian | 7.4% |
| White, British | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Cuthbert and The First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Short inspection |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Short inspection |
| 02 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being of pupils.
- Inclusive environment with effective support for SEND pupils.
- High expectations set by leaders and staff for academic performance.
- Engaging curriculum with real-life applications that boost students' skills.
- Effective teaching of early reading with established phonics methods.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of detailed curriculum in some subjects like physical education.
- Insufficient monitoring of teachers' support and planning in some areas.
- Need for clearer assessment systems to track pupil progress.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 43 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 43 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 32 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 59 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 35 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 38 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 11 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 36 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 33 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 32 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 34 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 41 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 31 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 59 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 53 | 6 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 107 |
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 | -2 | ||
| Writing | 2.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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