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St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6TA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
267
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths at 52%, this primary school performs better than 79% of schools nationally, although the higher standard achievement rate is low at just 7%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 56% recommending the school, and the recent Ofsted rating indicates that improvements are needed. Overall, while there are strengths in academic performance relative to the national average, the school is currently in a phase of development.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
74%
School keeps me informed
70%
My child is happy
67%
School supports development
67%
School has high expectations
63%
Progress is communicated
63%
Behaviour is good
59%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.3%
White Other10.9%
Black African4.9%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.73076, -2.66505 · PR5 6TA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119704
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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