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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
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- St. Helens WA10 2HS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality teaching and strong subject knowledge support reading, maths, and phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Balanced curriculum ignites interests and deepens knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Effective strategies needed to improve writing depth in key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils solve increasingly complex problems in maths and are becoming confident readers. Progress in reading and mathematics is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for struggling pupils ensures they catch up quickly and make strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes contribute significantly to excellent progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly skilled staff provide excellent support, leading to good progress from individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are of the highest standard; bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of vigilance, promoting personal safety and well-being effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the care their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and activities support parents in helping their children's academic and personal development.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of activities including sports and arts enriches pupils' experiences and broadens their horizons.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor environment designed well to support learning, promoting cooperation and imagination.
Teacher Engagement: Staff demonstrate high levels of professionalism, with a focus on continuous professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching contributes significantly to substantial and sustained pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The proportion of pupils working at greater depth in writing needs improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Detailed assessment informs planning and supports meeting pupils' needs exceptionally well.
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About Us
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 235 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 19.4 | 25.4 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 106 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 111 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 102 | 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 | 83% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.76% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.5 | Well Above 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 | 106 4 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 103 | 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 | 67% 17 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 10.58% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 102 5 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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 | 50% 36 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.59% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 86% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.54% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1