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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.1 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
47
Capacity
54
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. The school’s performance in KS2 shows that 63% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, with only 25% achieving the higher standard, there may be room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2011Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of subjects
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School keeps me informed
71%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other6.4%
traveller_irish6.4%
Location
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53.85354, -2.86803 · PR3 0ZJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149264
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2011.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston scores 77.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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