St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Wellfield Drive, BB12 0JD |
| URN | 148993 |
School Census
| Total | 205 |
| Girls/Boys | 110/95 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 42 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | Good |
| 06/05/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 32 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -5.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -5.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wellfield Drive, , BB12 0JD
Whittlefield Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tabor Street, , BB12 0HL
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Alder Street, , BB12 6ED
Lincoln House School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys
Address: 25-27 Clifton Street, Lancashire, BB12 0QZ