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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
- Primary
- Rossendale BB4 5NP
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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: Staff expertly implement phonics programme; pupils quickly learn sounds and practice reading
Success of the Curriculum: Inspiring curriculum is both broad and ambitious, developing deep understanding across subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics ambassadors help build confidence; reading is practiced regularly
Support for Falling Behind: Effective adaptations allow SEND pupils to learn in line with peers
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally positive behaviour, committed to studies and take pride in learning
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from extensive training to support best practices in learning
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Wide range of evidence reviewed, including self-evaluation and improvement plans
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About Us
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 139 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 86% 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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Thank you for visiting St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School.
First of all, I'd like to express my gratitude for your interest in St. Mary's, which has been rated as a "excellent" school by both the Salford Diocese Schools' Inspection team and OFSTED.
Additionally, St. Mary's has been noted as one of the nation's top-performing schools.
We have received the designation of "excellent school" twice in a row, which is eight years of excellence—an accomplishment not many schools can claim!
We make care to present a comprehensive, balanced, and engaging curriculum that challenges every child, from the most able to those with special needs, in addition to providing our students with a solid foundation in the Catholic faith.
We are aware that sending your kid to St. Mary's is a trusting act on your part.
We seek out to make every kid entrusted to our care feel welcome and to make the most of their time with us.
The website was created to tell you about the activities and projects at our school.
Please get in touch with the school office if you need a hard copy of any of the documents on this website; we will be pleased to oblige!
We are always thrilled and proud to welcome guests to St. Mary's, and we would love for you to stop by and see what a wonderful, thriving school we have for yourself.
So thank you for coming to St. Mary's, and I hope to see you around soon.
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First of all, I'd like to express my gratitude for your interest in St. Mary's, which has been rated as a "excellent" school by both the Salford Diocese Schools' Inspection team and OFSTED.
Additionally, St. Mary's has been noted as one of the nation's top-performing schools.
We have received the designation of "excellent school" twice in a row, which is eight years of excellence—an accomplishment not many schools can claim!
We make care to present a comprehensive, balanced, and engaging curriculum that challenges every child, from the most able to those with special needs, in addition to providing our students with a solid foundation in the Catholic faith.
We are aware that sending your kid to St. Mary's is a trusting act on your part.
We seek out to make every kid entrusted to our care feel welcome and to make the most of their time with us.
The website was created to tell you about the activities and projects at our school.
Please get in touch with the school office if you need a hard copy of any of the documents on this website; we will be pleased to oblige!
We are always thrilled and proud to welcome guests to St. Mary's, and we would love for you to stop by and see what a wonderful, thriving school we have for yourself.
So thank you for coming to St. Mary's, and I hope to see you around soon.
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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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A-
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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 | 20.7 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 86% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.4% | 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 | 6.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.7 | 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 | 108 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 6 | 95 | 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 | 85% 6 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 35 | 9.2% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.3 | Well 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 | 113 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 95 | 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% 8 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 45% 12 | 9.08% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.9 | Well 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 83% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 7.79% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.0 | Well 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Local authority ratio 19 : 1