The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire McKinnon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 455m away
St Stephen's CofE School
Primary · 910m away
Kingsfold Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 1.2km away
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Independent · 1.4km away
Christ The King Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is in Preston, PR1 9QQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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