Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rigby Drive Greasby Wirral Merseyside CH49 1RE |
| Phone | 01516776262 |
| Reference Number | 140458 |
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School has been judged as outstanding in all areas during its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, safe, and engaged in their learning. Their ambitious curriculum allows students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive academically and socially, developing into confident individuals well-prepared for future challenges. With strong leadership from the head of school and the trust, the school establishes clear expectations for behaviour while promoting individual growth and responsibility among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 397 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.1%
Girls: 53.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
| 2 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 4 | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 5 | 27 | 36 | 63 |
| 6 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School | |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes of pupils
- Ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
- High quality training and resources for teachers
- Strong emphasis on reading with successful phonics implementation
- Effective personal development programmes promoting British values and diversity
- Supportive school environment that nurtures pupils' interests and talents
- Well-managed staff workload and well-being
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 24% |
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 | 110 |
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 | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Overchurch Infant School
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