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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
245
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 9 June 2015Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.33128, -2.69127 · WA7 2NR
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN150879
School typeAcademy converter
Websitest-marys.halton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 June 2015.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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