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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Prescot L35 5DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, and improvements have successfully been made with all staff trained to teach reading effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced and meets pupils鈥� needs effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two subjects, essential knowledge that pupils must learn is not fully identified.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum supports strong achievement in reading and mathematics across each key stage.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide timely help for pupils who need extra support, especially in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and do not participate in low-level disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know how to adapt the delivery of the curriculum to support pupils with SEND to achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff will tackle any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding supported by well-trained staff.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with specialists and parents to ensure extra support needed for pupils with SEND.
Parent Feedback: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a variety of extracurricular activities and trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers demonstrate thorough subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils' understanding and address any misconceptions promptly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers typically deliver the curriculum effectively with clear explanations and appropriate activities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small number of pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should.
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About Us
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you visiting the redesigned website for St. Mary & St. Paul's CE Primary School, and we hope you find it helpful.
Our school is a small, welcoming primary school with a one-form entry that is located in Knowsley, Merseyside, close to the ancient town of Prescot.
Our school's purpose is to "inspire a love of learning and a fullness of life." We take great satisfaction in the accomplishments of each of our children and in providing them with an education that is tailored to their unique needs and strengths.
Beginning with the first half-term following their third birthday, when they enrol in our Nursery programme, kids can enrol in our school.
Many of our students transfer to Knowsley secondary schools once they graduate from St. Mary & St. Paul's, including Knowsley Park/Prescot School, Lord Derby Academy, and St. Edmund Arrowsmith, in addition to other nearby institutions including Rainhill High and De La Salle (St Helens).
When students relocate to the area, they frequently enrol in our school in the middle of the school year. We have space in most of our classes for these mid-year transfers.
We consistently observe that kids adjust well and quickly become a part of the St. Mary & St. Paul's family because to the great support provided by our Learning Mentors and Family Support Workers.
We would be happy to show you around our wonderful school if you are searching for a school in the Prescot & Whison area for your child.
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Our school is a small, welcoming primary school with a one-form entry that is located in Knowsley, Merseyside, close to the ancient town of Prescot.
Our school's purpose is to "inspire a love of learning and a fullness of life." We take great satisfaction in the accomplishments of each of our children and in providing them with an education that is tailored to their unique needs and strengths.
Beginning with the first half-term following their third birthday, when they enrol in our Nursery programme, kids can enrol in our school.
Many of our students transfer to Knowsley secondary schools once they graduate from St. Mary & St. Paul's, including Knowsley Park/Prescot School, Lord Derby Academy, and St. Edmund Arrowsmith, in addition to other nearby institutions including Rainhill High and De La Salle (St Helens).
When students relocate to the area, they frequently enrol in our school in the middle of the school year. We have space in most of our classes for these mid-year transfers.
We consistently observe that kids adjust well and quickly become a part of the St. Mary & St. Paul's family because to the great support provided by our Learning Mentors and Family Support Workers.
We would be happy to show you around our wonderful school if you are searching for a school in the Prescot & Whison area for your child.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 2 | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 3 | 59.6% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 54.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.37% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1