St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
217
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/05/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
61%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Bishopsfield Road
Fareham
PO14 1ND
01329235131

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. With the support of your senior leaders and staff, you have continued to build on the strengths recognised at the previous inspection. You constantly seek ways to further improve the school. As an example, you are working to enhance the curriculum by the adding more opportunities for pupils to become involved in community events and visit local places of interest. The development of the forest school has also been a great success, enabling pupils to learn more about the environment. You are also quick to address any underperformance and have acted swiftly to reverse last year’s dip in pupils’ progress in writing. Pupils at the school are very polite. On inspection, I was greeted by a pupil who welcomed me, shook my hand and introduced himself, before engaging in conversation about how much he loves the school. Pupils say that they enjoy learning and that their teachers are friendly, fun and teach interesting lessons. There is a calm, purposeful atmosphere within the school and pupils settle quickly to work and listen respectfully to adults and other pupils. You have addressed the recommendation from the last inspection to improve the expertise in mathematical reasoning skills of all teachers. Both the leadership and teaching of mathematics are now strong. Pupils are given many opportunities to solve problems and use their reasoning skills during lessons. Mathematical apparatus is used effectively, and the most able pupils are challenged appropriately. Skilful questioning and insistence on the correct use of mathematical vocabulary have contributed to the improvements in the teaching of mathematics and progress made by pupils. The last inspection also asked you to improve pupils’ attendance. A change in policy and the implementation of new practices have had a positive impact on attendance. For example, you have introduced awards for good attendance and have established a parents’ forum, where the importance of good attendance is discussed. As a result, overall attendance this year is now at least in line with the national average. The attendance of disadvantaged pupils has increased significantly and the proportion of pupils who are persistently absent has reduced. There have been many recent changes to the governing body. Some governors are currently undertaking training to enable them to fulfil their roles more effectively. However, governors provide leaders with effective challenge, especially regarding the progress made by pupils and rates of attendance. Governors are aware of the school’s priorities for improvement. Plans are in place to increase the number of governors’ visits during the school day. Staff are highly supportive of leaders and appreciate the many opportunities they have for professional development. Every member of staff who responded to Ofsted’s survey said they are proud to work at the school. They also said that leaders ensure that staff’s work–life balance is considered when making changes. Nearly all parents who responded to Ofsted’s online survey, Parent View, said that they would recommend the school to others. One parent, reflecting the views of many, commented: ‘My children are extremely happy to go to St Jude’s. They are always happy to go to school. If concerns are raised, they are taken seriously and resolved appropriately. All staff at St Jude’s are dedicated, professional and always have the children’s best interests at heart.’ Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and that the safety and welfare of pupils and staff have high priority. Leaders maintain extensive records of concerns electronically. This enables the designated safeguarding lead to build a picture of any emerging issues and investigate them further. The safeguarding governor regularly visits the school to check that policies and procedures are in place and adhered to. Staff and governors receive regular safeguarding training. They know what to do should they have concerns about pupils’ well-being. Pupils say that they feel safe at school and know who to talk to if they have any concerns or worries. Parents agree that their children are safe and feel safe in school. Pupils learn how to stay safe in a range of situations, including when on the road and when using the internet or a mobile phone.

St Jude's Catholic Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>33} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 58 responses up to 15-05-2019

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