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St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Chain Lane, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9QY, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
400
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid standard of education for its students. It excels in achieving expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at the KS2 level, ranking in the top 77% nationally, although only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
Asian Other5.0%
White Other3.0%
Other1.0%
Black African0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.46437, -2.70596 · WA11 9QY
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104802
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarysblackbrook.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School a good school?
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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