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St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Victoria Road, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside, WA12 9RX, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.3 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
177
Capacity
232
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small pupil population of 177, this primary school offers a close-knit environment for children aged 3 to 7. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Additionally, its LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 6% of schools, which may raise concerns for parents considering quality and overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
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53.45615, -2.63315 · WA12 9RX
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN150505
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy scores 6.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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