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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
Longsight Road, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7HX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.2 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
73
Capacity
99
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 71% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school has a small pupil population of 73, which can foster a close-knit community feel. However, while it boasts a solid foundation, specific areas for improvement could be further explored, particularly in achieving higher standards, where only 21% of students excel.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2013Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Location
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53.78052, -2.53684 · BB2 7HX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119647
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.smrc.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2013.
Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston a good school?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston scores 73.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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