The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Preston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9QE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick is in Ormskirk, L40 9QE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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