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St Mary's RC Primary School
Victoria Road, Horwich, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
217
Capacity
226
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in key subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (65 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other4.1%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.59083, -2.53501 · BL6 6EP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105250
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is St Mary's RC Primary School a good school?
St Mary's RC Primary School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's RC Primary School?
Based on 65 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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