Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Maintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Local Authority	Sefton
Address	Seaforth, Kepler Street, L21 3TE
School Website	www.ourlady-starofthesea.org.uk
Telephone	1519283158
URN	104929

School Census

Total	216
Girls/Boys	118/98
Girls/Boys Ratio	54.6%/45.4%
% pupils where English not first language	23.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	27.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
18/04/2024	Good
14/01/2015	Good
27/04/2010	Good

Inspection Date	18/04/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	14/01/2015
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	27/04/2010
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
18 April 2024	School inspection: Good	View
29 January 2019	Short inspection	View
14 January 2015	Full inspection: Good	View
15 January 2013	Interim assessment	View
27 April 2010	Full inspection: Good	View
13 June 2007	Full inspection: Good	View
03 December 2001	Full inspection	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	4%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0%
Reading	97
Maths	95
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	59
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3
Reading	105.0
Maths	100.0
Reading Progress	1.5
Writing Progress	-0.4
Maths Progress	-2.4

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	45%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3%
Reading	100.0
Maths	99.0
Reading Progress	0.3
Writing Progress	2.8
Maths Progress	-1.5

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	58%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	5%
Reading	103
Maths	102
Reading Progress	3.6
Writing Progress	0.9
Maths Progress	3.2

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	28
As First Preference	15
As second preference	9
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	15
first preference offers	15
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	38
As First Preference	24
As second preference	10
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	26
first preference offers	24
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	35
As First Preference	18
As second preference	12
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	19
first preference offers	18
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	38
As First Preference	22
As second preference	12
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	23
first preference offers	22
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	45
As First Preference	19
As second preference	14
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	27
first preference offers	19
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	2

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	50
As First Preference	28
As second preference	16
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	28
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	37
As First Preference	22
As second preference	8
As third preference	7

Total Offers Made	27
first preference offers	22
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	33
As First Preference	14
As second preference	14
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	16
first preference offers	14
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	32
As First Preference	21
As second preference	5
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	22
first preference offers	21
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	38
As First Preference	20
As second preference	12
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	25
first preference offers	20
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	35
As First Preference	17
As second preference	9
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	17
first preference offers	17
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	90%
agree	0%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	90%
agree	0%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	80%
agree	10%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	0%
agree	0%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	0%
not applicable	80%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	100%
agree	0%
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	40%
agree	0%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	0%
not applicable	40%
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	90%
agree	10%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	90%
agree	10%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	90%
agree	0%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	80%
agree	20%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	70%
agree	10%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	20%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	90%
agree	0%
disagree	10%
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	72.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	9.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	7.5%
african ethnic origin	3.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.9%
indian ethnic origin	0.9%
chinese ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	74.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	9.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	8.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.9%
african ethnic origin	1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.9%
indian ethnic origin	0.9%
chinese ethnic origin	0.9%