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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Back Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.2 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Although only 8% achieve a higher standard, the school is better than 57% of others in its locale, indicating a generally positive learning environment. However, the small pupil population of 90 may limit some extracurricular opportunities.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Location
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53.50687, -3.02288 · L23 4UA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN151022
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 57.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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