St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–11191 pupils

Buller Avenue, Penwortham, PR1 9QQWebsite01772742351

Requires Improvement191 pupilsAges 3–11

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Requires Improvement1y ago

Inspected May 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils191

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils191

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

191 / 210 (91%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~24*

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire McKinnon

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected May 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 43%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.6%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (36%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty9 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (18%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (11%)

Other1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils191

Free school meals14.7%

English as additional language16.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.1%

Black African5.8%

White Other4.7%

Mixed Other2.6%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Asian Other1.6%

Chinese1.0%

Other0.5%

Black Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygieneExempt

Inspected Jan 1901

Spending Per Pupil

£6,612

total expenditure per pupil

£-788 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,049

Support staff£1,552

Premises£270

Energy£124

Learning resources£356

Income per pupil£6,510

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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