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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Lea PR4 0RJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a strength of the school, with high-quality phonics teaching from the start of Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of their learning in core subjects like English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects such as geography, curriculum changes need more time to embed so that pupils know more and remember more.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved well in key stage 2 national assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics in 2019.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers act swiftly to help students catch up if they fall behind in reading or mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are rarely disrupted by pupils鈥� behaviour, and pupils demonstrate respect and cooperation.
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is clearly matched to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and there's very little bullying or name-calling. Teachers help resolve issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding, and there are robust systems in place for recruiting new staff.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are extremely happy with the school and feel that their children are safe.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents, carers, and governors to redesign the curriculum and involve them in numerous school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils really value the wide range of clubs and activities on offer, including dance, science, and hockey.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders' efforts to reduce workload and consider the well-being of staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure that pupils receive high-quality teaching that improves achievement in core subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects have not previously been taught in enough depth to ensure that pupils know more and remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors receive detailed reports about the school but need to ask more challenging questions for deeper strategic understanding.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 107 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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Lea Town's St. Mary's is a semi-rural school. We guarantee that we have small classes in KS1 thanks to our intake number of 15, which is 15. The school was established in 1860, and in 2010 we commemorated 150 years of operation. Since then, many things have changed. Although we have withstood the test of time, we are in no way outdated. Without losing what makes St. Mary's unique, we think it is crucial to keep things new. Our parish church, St. Mary's, which is right across the street from the school, and we have a really particular bond. Parishioners frequently join us at events in the school because they are proud of our institution. Both students and staff warmly welcome Canon Adrian Towers as a guest.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 25.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 60% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 107 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 95 | 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 | 81% 17 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 9.2% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 103 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 95 | 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 | 64% 28 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 9.08% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 98 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 36% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.79% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1