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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 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
191
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong performance in expected reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, this primary school ranks in the top 50% nationally, though it faces challenges with no students achieving the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is an important consideration, but the recent Ofsted report indicates a need for improvement. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 7% of schools, highlighting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 14 May 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
Black African5.8%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.74415, -2.70943 · PR1 9QQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119638
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School scores 7.4/100 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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