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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Coniston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5PS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.6 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
164
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at 52%, this primary school performs better than 79% of schools nationally, although it faces challenges with only 9% achieving the higher standard. Parent satisfaction may vary, as the latest Ofsted inspection rated the school as requiring improvement. The LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 7% of schools, suggesting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.8%
White Other5.5%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Other3.0%
Black Other1.8%
White Irish1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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54.07345, -2.85324 · LA4 5PS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119622
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe scores 6.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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