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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
- Primary
- Wigan WN6 0LF
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is at the heart of this school. Throughout the early years, skilled staff teach letter sounds with precision.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have set out an extremely ambitious curriculum for pupils. In the early years, children are inspired to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils show very secure knowledge, skills and understanding across the full range of subjects. Pupils’ achievement is excellent.
Support for Falling Behind: On the very rare occasion a pupil may need extra support, they are well guided to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and courteous. They show high levels of care towards one another. Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable throughout the school day.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from an exceptionally high-quality education. Leaders skilfully identify and assess pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: On the very rare occasion any incident might happen, for example bullying, leaders deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe in the care of their teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders create an impressive culture of safeguarding. Staff report any safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience a rich programme of extracurricular activities. They are enthused by the range of clubs which foster their talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deliver the curriculum consistently well. They skilfully design learning activities that inspire pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers enable pupils to develop a deep and rich body of subject knowledge. Pupils' ability to recall and apply their learning is remarkable.
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About Us
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Mission is to be a Christian School where all can grow in faith, showing love, care and respect for each other as members of God's family. In Standish, St. Marie's is the centre of the neighbourhood. We are a successful Pre-School and Nursery as well as a Catholic Primary School serving students in the age range of 4 to 11. We have been welcoming the children of Standish for over 4o years and have developed a reputation for providing a caring and disciplined environment alongside excellent academic achievements.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 30.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 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 | 81% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 9.09% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 107 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 98 | 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 | 77% 14 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 9 | 9.95% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 109 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 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 | 91% 4 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 3 | 10.8% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 110 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 87% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 9.16% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Local authority ratio 20 : 1