The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% 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
45%
-17.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 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
- 40
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 2.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Laithwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3PP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley take?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley is in Nr Ormskirk, L40 3PP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley have a sixth form?
No, St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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