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St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.0 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
231
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score better than 97% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional quality in education. The school boasts strong performance with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Additionally, parent satisfaction is remarkable, with 100% recommending the school, highlighting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.1%
White Other9.1%
Black African7.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.45511, -2.74340 · WA10 2HS
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN142161
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sm-st.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School scores 97.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 & St Thomas CofE Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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