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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
- Primary
- St. Helens WA11 9QY
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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: Staff have expertise to deliver the phonics programme consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculums in many subjects are well established, ensuring pupils achieve well over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have recent curriculum improvements, approaches to assessment are still developing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and other subjects over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided for pupils who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, attentive, and play cooperatively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify and support SEND pupils quickly and effectively, with high achievement expectations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority. Pupils learn personal safety from other professionals and act as road safety ambassadors.
Parent Feedback: Parents can share their opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are informed about school activities and can participate.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy being part of the school team; they feel valued.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching helps pupils achieve well over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment strategies need improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff know how to deliver well-ordered curriculums, but improvements are needed in assessment approaches in some subjects.
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About Us
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 409 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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| 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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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 59% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.76% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below 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 | 105 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 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 | 73% 16 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 10.58% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above 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 | 103 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 100 | 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 | 57% 17 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 8.59% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 40% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.54% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
Local authority ratio 19 : 1