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St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6HZ, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at 63%, this primary school performs better than 56% of schools nationwide. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in July 2023, indicating areas that need development. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is in the lower tier compared to other schools, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 British82.4%
traveller_irish4.4%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African3.8%
White Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.32432, -2.66207 · WA7 6HZ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN111380
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool rated by Ofsted?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.
Is St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool a good school?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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