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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.9 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
120
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
137%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, it's important to note that no students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face competition from nearby schools.
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Last inspected: 18 November 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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 British88.4%
Mixed Other5.5%
White Other3.7%
Black African1.8%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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54.19017, -3.09642 · LA12 0EA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN149541
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marys.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 November 2010.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston scores 2.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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