St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chain Lane Blackbrook St Helens Merseyside WA11 9QY |
| Phone | 01744678161 |
| Reference Number | 104802 |
St. Mary’s Catholic Primary Blackbrook is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all areas assessed during the inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe, showing respect for each other and engaging cooperatively in both learning and play. The school's leadership demonstrates a commitment to high standards and inclusivity, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). While attendance is generally good, some pupils require additional support to improve their participation in school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 400 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.5%
Girls: 50.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 3 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 5 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 6 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils receive high-quality emotional support.
- Leaders set high expectations for all pupils.
- The curriculum is well-designed and builds on prior knowledge.
- Pupils achieve well in many subjects.
- Strong emphasis on early years language development.
- Positive reading culture with older pupils supporting younger ones.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have early-stage assessment approaches.
- Learning in a few subjects is uneven due to assessment challenges.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Ashurst Primary School
New Glade Hill, Off Chain Lane, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9QJ |
0.16 miles |
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Merton Bank Primary School
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0.71 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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Carr Mill Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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Grange Valley Primary School
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