St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Address	Highfield, SG6 3QB
School Website	www.strcjmi.herts.sch.uk/
Telephone	1462620670
URN	138354

School Census

Total	224
Girls/Boys	119/105
Girls/Boys Ratio	53.1%/46.9%
% pupils where English not first language	27.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	9
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	8.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
18/01/2023	Good
24/03/2009	Outstanding

Inspection Date	18/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	24/03/2009
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
18 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View
10 August 2012	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	108
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	73
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	17
Reading	106
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-1.7
Writing Progress	1.1
Maths Progress	-1.2

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	70%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	17%
Reading	106
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-1.1
Writing Progress	0.4
Maths Progress	-2.1

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	60%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	17%
Reading	107
Maths	105
Reading Progress	0.8
Writing Progress	0.5
Maths Progress	-0.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	63
As First Preference	23
As second preference	20
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	28
first preference offers	23
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	2

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	62
As First Preference	24
As second preference	12
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	26
first preference offers	24
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.19%
Total Applications	65
As First Preference	32
As second preference	20
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	27
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.28%
Total Applications	72
As First Preference	37
As second preference	15
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	29
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.20%
Total Applications	64
As First Preference	36
As second preference	11
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	30
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.27%
Total Applications	86
As First Preference	38
As second preference	28
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	30
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.34%
Total Applications	66
As First Preference	39
As second preference	13
As third preference	8

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	29
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.48%
Total Applications	81
As First Preference	43
As second preference	22
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	29
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.39%
Total Applications	88
As First Preference	39
As second preference	26
As third preference	14

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	28
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.46%
Total Applications	75
As First Preference	38
As second preference	19
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	26
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.27%
Total Applications	77
As First Preference	38
As second preference	19
As third preference	14

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	30
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	83%
agree	16%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	83%
agree	13%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	75%
agree	24%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	8%
agree	4%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	7%
not applicable	79%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	74%
agree	25%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	45%
agree	20%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
not applicable	28%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	11%
no	89%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	20%
agree	20%
disagree	30%
strongly disagree	20%
dont know	10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	63%
agree	34%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	70%
agree	27%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	57%
agree	37%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	71%
agree	27%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	46%
agree	46%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	61%
agree	34%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	96%
no	4%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	59.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	13.6%
white and asian ethnic origin	5.7%
african ethnic origin	3.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	3.1%
white and black african ethnic origin	3.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.1%
indian ethnic origin	2.6%
irish ethnic origin	2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin	0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	58.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	16.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	5.4%
african ethnic origin	5.4%
indian ethnic origin	3.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.7%
white and black african ethnic origin	2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.7%
irish ethnic origin	1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.9%

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