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St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9QQ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
229
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 31%. However, it is important to note that the school received an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" in November 2022, indicating areas that need attention. Parent satisfaction and community involvement may also be factors to consider when evaluating this option for your child.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
White Other3.1%
White Irish2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.45448, -2.63643 · WA12 9QQ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN150302
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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