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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7QJ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 88% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 4% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 85.9 indicates it outperforms 86% of schools, suggesting a supportive learning environment. While 13% of students reach the higher standard, which is commendable, there is room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.49129, -2.71724 · WN5 7QJ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104813
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bstm.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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