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St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Holcombe Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4BH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.0 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small student body of 210, the school has shown some strengths in its Key Stage 2 results, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics that place it in the top 90% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from July 2019, and there are no students reaching the higher standard in these subjects. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall performance and support structure.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 British63.3%
White Other15.7%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other1.9%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.79143, -2.22990 · BB10 4BH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150081
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 2.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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