St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Darkinson Lane Lea Town Preston Lancashire PR4 0RJ |
| Phone | 01772729881 |
| Reference Number | 119634 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 107 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.21%
Girls: 45.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 6 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-06 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-06-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-07-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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1.44 miles |
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Ashton Primary School
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1.45 miles |
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Cottam Primary School
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1.48 miles |
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Royal Cross Primary School
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1.6 miles |
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1.63 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston
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Ingol Community Primary School
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Pool House Community Primary School
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2.2 miles |
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Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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2.26 miles |
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Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School
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2.58 miles |
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Penwortham Primary School
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2.69 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
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2.71 miles |
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Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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2.74 miles |
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Catforth Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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Harris Primary School
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Pioneer TEC
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1.57 miles |
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Ashton Community Science College
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Penwortham Priory Academy
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Our Lady's Catholic High School
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Cedar Lodge School
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2.81 miles |
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Hutton Church of England Grammar School
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3.01 miles |
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Carr Hill High School
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3.09 miles |
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Hope School
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3.11 miles |
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Fulwood Academy
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3.14 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic High School
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3.16 miles |
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Penwortham Girls' High School
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3.16 miles |
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Moorbrook School
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3.26 miles |
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Linton School
Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HX |
3.46 miles |
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Kirkham Pear Tree School
29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2HA |
3.54 miles |
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Abrar Academy
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3.59 miles |
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Broughton High School
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ |
3.6 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8QY |
3.62 miles |
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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA |
3.68 miles |
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Lancashire Education Medical Services
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3.81 miles |
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Preston College
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3.84 miles |