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St Marie's Catholic Primary School
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Knowsley District L33 6XL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading and writing skills are taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff have worked together really well to establish the new curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to develop children’s communication and language skills need better utilization.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Specific trained staff support pupils and families to overcome learning issues quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and want to come to school because they enjoy learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs or disability make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and know how to report anything untoward.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate that their children are well looked after and safe.
Parental Involvement: An increasing number of parents are becoming involved in ‘stay and play’ sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: The primary school sports funding has increased the range and variety of sports and exercise activities.
Outdoor Facilities: There is little equipment for older pupils during playtime.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the headteacher’s clear leadership. Morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching, learning and assessment are good, leading to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks by senior leaders ensure consistency in teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High turnover of staff has been a challenge, but stability is improving.
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About Us
St Marie's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Catholic Primary School of St. Marie welcomes you. We are a voluntary-aided school in Kirkby's Northwood neighbourhood serving kids ages 3 to 11. At St. Marie's Primary School, we work hard to give every student an education that will help them realise their full potential. We provide a setting where our children feel safe and appreciated, where they are each regarded as unique individuals and supported in discovering their own unique skills. Our Catholic ethos and mission statement for St. Marie's is, Walking, hand in hand with Jesus, which permeates everyday life in both our school community and through our partnership with the Parish of St. Mary's and our families, where we aim to live through the Gospel values and celebrate our faith. We believe that a successful partnership between parents, children and school, leads to a happy environment for everyone to flourish in. We hope that you enjoy visiting our website, it is a window to our school and we hope that it gives an impression of how we work here and how, we are always striving to seek ways of challenging our children, to ensure they fulfill their potential as independent and lifelong learners. I hope you can find what you need to know and that a lot of your queries can be addressed.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 13 | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 7.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 5 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 28 | 59.6% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 12 | 5.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 54.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 4.37% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1