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| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Address | Back Lane, L23 4UA |
| School Website | www.stmaryscatholicps.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1519244447 |
| URN | 104927 |
| Total | 98 |
| Girls/Boys | 56/42 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.1%/42.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Good |
| 27/06/2017 | Good |
| 04/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| 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 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 January 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 29 September 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 27 June 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 June 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 25 September 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 June 2001 | Full inspection | View |
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| 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 | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| 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 | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| 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 | 73% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |