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St Mary's RC Primary School
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St Mary's RC Primary School
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- Horwich BL6 6EP
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading lies at the heart of the school's curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a broad and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum plans lack precision about the knowledge and skills leaders want pupils to acquire.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2019, pupils鈥� attainment in reading, writing and mathematics was higher than that of pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind in their reading are given a range of effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well; they are polite and welcoming to visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide a wide range of support to ensure that pupils with SEND achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils are confident that staff listen to any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and visitors teach pupils about the risks they might face, including how to stay safe when using technology.
Parent Feedback: We met with parents and carers at the school gate to seek their views.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on their child鈥檚 school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy regular residential trips with climbing and archery.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play well together, enjoying the new playground chill and relax area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate regular opportunities to develop their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make regular checks on pupils鈥� learning to plan a wide range of support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack detailed knowledge about how the curriculum progresses from start to end points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should develop teachers鈥� understanding of curriculum sequencing across key stages and year groups.
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About Us
St Mary's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 214 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 106 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 69% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 9.95% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 98 | 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 | 77% 11 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 7 | 11.01% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 5 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 66% | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 9.35% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 66% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.84% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
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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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1