St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Buller Avenue, PR1 9QQ |
| School Website | www.st-marymagdalen.lancs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1772742351 |
| URN | 119638 |
School Census
| Total | 197 |
| Girls/Boys | 96/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/05/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 07/01/2015 | Good |
| 01/04/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/04/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 3.2 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hill Road South, , PR1 9YE