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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Billinge Chapel End WN5 7QJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading lies at the heart of the school鈥檚 curriculum, with high-quality books forming an essential part of learning for all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum for English and mathematics is ambitious and taught well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects other than English and mathematics, the curriculum does not set out in sufficient detail key knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: At the end of Year 6, pupils, including most pupils with SEND, achieve well in these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Expert staff check what pupils know and understand and provide extra support for those who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and are polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems identify the additional needs, but some lesson activities are not consistently adapted well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust that staff will help them with any concerns, making them feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop a deep understanding of British values and healthy relationships; they are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Parent Feedback: The school communicates well with parents on how to support their children's reading at home.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are encouraged to give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils, including those with SEND, benefit from a broad range of enrichment opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value being part of the school and appreciate the training they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to revisit prior concepts, helping them achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors provide effective support and challenge linked to the quality of education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: For a very small number of pupils with SEND, access to the curriculum is not adapted consistently well.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 109 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 80% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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 | 109 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 74% 16 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 4 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 109 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 90% 7 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 9 | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 83% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
