Rectory CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Address | Rectory Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 0QF |
| School Website | https://rectorycoeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1744678470 |
| URN | 104797 |
School Census
| Total | 161 |
| Girls/Boys | 56/105 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.8%/65.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 63 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 27/06/2017 | Good |
| 21/06/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 27 June 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 January 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 May 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 08 January 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 100.0 |
| Reading Progress | -4.3 |
| Writing Progress | -3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Learn 4 Life School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 64a Rectory Road, Wigan, WN4 0QD
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hamilton Road, , WN4 0SF