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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, St. Marys C of E School, ROSSENDALE, Lancashire, BB4 8RZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11. The school performs well in key stage 2 assessments, with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. While parent satisfaction is relatively positive at 76%, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of students reached the higher benchmark.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.9%
Asian Bangladeshi29.3%
Asian Pakistani13.6%
Mixed Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.70455, -2.28964 · BB4 8RZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119368
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stmaryscep.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 CofE Primary School Rawtenstall?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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