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St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School

Knowsley, L14 0JGPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

465

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 465 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 480 places).

Ofsted has rated St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Culley, it falls under Knowsley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3529th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 47 in Knowsley.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School, Huyton, Liverpool, Knowsley, L14 0JG
HeadteacherRuth Culley
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils465
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity465 / 480 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (14 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)

3529th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

498th of 2,065

In North West

Top 25%

8th of 47

In Knowsley

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

72%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:85%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:17%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:84%
Higher:30%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

72%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubCodingChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01514778490www.smmj.co.uk/

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School, Huyton, Liverpool

Knowsley, L14 0JG

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St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School, Huyton, Liverpool

Knowsley, L14 0JG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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