St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Mary's School Birchley Road Billinge Birchley Road Nr Wigan Lancashire WN5 7QJ |
| Phone | 01744678610 |
| Reference Number | 104813 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas except for leadership and personal development, where it excels with an 'Outstanding' designation. The school supports a nurturing environment that promotes mutual respect and care, allowing pupils to feel safe and welcomed. Despite a long gap since the previous inspection, the current evaluation considers recent developments and has noted a dedication to ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have access to a quality education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.38%
Girls: 44.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 4 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading in the curriculum
- Pupils are enthusiastic readers and enjoy discussing literature
- High-quality support provided for phonics instruction
- Effective identification of SEND needs and provision of enrichment opportunities
- Positive behavior and manners observed among pupils
- Exemplary personal development opportunities, particularly in understanding British values
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient detail in curriculum for some subjects beyond English and mathematics
- Curriculum adaptations for a small number of SEND pupils need improvement
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 5.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 2 |
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