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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley

St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley logo
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley

Ages411
40 pupils
Requires Improvement· Jan 2024
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Details

Type

Voluntary Aided School

Local Authority

Lancashire

Head Teacher

Mrs Katie Laithwaite

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Website

www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk

Reference Number

119678

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Reception entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Count
Total applications19
As 1st preference1
As 2nd preference8
As 3rd preference10
From another local authority0

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers1
To 1st preference1
To 2nd preference0
To 3rd preference0
To any preference1
To another local authority0

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
  • Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
  • Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
  • "Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
  • This school is a voluntary aided school, admissions are controlled by the school's governing body, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Lancashire.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils40 (38% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls28% / 73%
Free School Meals2.5%
English as Additional Language0.0%
SEN Support5.0%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance94.8%
Persistent Absence14.6%

Class Sizes

Overall Average28.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Reception2
Year 13
Year 27
Year 33
Year 48
Year 58
Year 69

Pupil Ethnicities

White British97.5%
Irish2.5%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

8 inspections on record

Current Rating
Requires Improvement· Jan 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    23 January 2024

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    Requires Improvement

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationRequires Improvement
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentRequires Improvement
    Leadership and managementRequires Improvement

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    11
    • Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and resources.
    • Weak curriculum design affects achievement of some SEND pupils.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Reading is prioritised and well-taught with effective phonics.
    • Some subjects lack clear knowledge progression and support.
    Leadership
    11
    • Leaders consider staff well-being and workload.
    • Governors lack understanding of school priorities.
    Safeguarding
    11
    • Overall arrangements are effective for pupil safety.
    • Staff training and concern recording need improvement.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Pupils gain secure phonics knowledge through effective teaching.
    • Pupils do not achieve as well due to weak curriculum delivery.
    Teaching Quality
    11
    • Staff are well-trained and deliver phonics effectively.
    • Some subjects lack clear guidance and support for teachers.
    Personal Development
    11
    • Pupils are happy and engaged in learning.
    • Pupils are not well prepared for modern British society.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils are respectful and follow school rules effectively.
    • Disruption is rare and pupils are attentive in lessons.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2018

    Short Inspection

    28 November 2018

    View report
  • 2014

    Full Inspection

    18 November 2014

    View report
    Good
  • 2013

    Interim Assessment

    4 February 2013

    View report
  • 2010

    Full Inspection

    26 April 2010

    View report
    Good
  • 2008

    Curriculum And Development Visit

    31 December 2008

    View report
  • 2007

    Full Inspection

    26 February 2007

    View report
    Good
  • 2001

    Full Inspection

    1 June 2001

    View report

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Primary Results

Performance measures for pupils at the end of Year 6 (Key Stage 2)

Reading, writing and maths

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard71.0%59.6%61.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0.0%7.3%8.0%

Average scaled score

SchoolLAEngland
Reading108104.6105
Maths109104.0104

Progress scores

Reading

-2.5Below average

95% confidence interval: -6.2 to 1.2

Progress in reading from KS1 to KS2

Writing

+2.5Above average

95% confidence interval: -1.1 to 6.1

Progress in writing from KS1 to KS2

Maths

-0.5Below average

95% confidence interval: -4 to 3

Progress in maths from KS1 to KS2

Grammar, punctuation and spelling

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard71.0%72.1%72.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard43.0%29.3%32.0%

About This Data

  • School rankings are calculated by sorting schools first by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard, then by the percentage achieving a higher standard. Rankings help compare schools within England but do not account for school context or pupil intake.
  • Progress scores measure how much pupils improved from KS1 (Year 2) to KS2 (Year 6), compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points. A score of 0 means average progress; a positive score means above-average progress. Progress scores show the value a school adds, while exam results show final attainment. Some children start higher than others due to factors like natural ability or home circumstances.
  • Data sourced from the Department for Education Key Stage 2 performance tables for 2023/24. LA and England averages provide national and local context.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was -£4,048 or -£101 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was -£18,441 or -£461 p/pupil. A negative balance means the school spent more than it received, covered by drawing on reserves.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Ridley Lane
Mawdesley
Nr Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 3PP

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