Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Preston.
Summary of the comparison
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town are primary schools in Preston.
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was judged Good and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has fallen at Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (81.0% in 2022-23, 70.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | PrestonNewton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | PrestonSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C68/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 93rd of 466 in Lancashire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Voluntary aided school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 210 | 105 | |
| Location | Preston, PR4 3RT | Preston, PR4 0RJ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 70.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 22.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 109.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 208 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 12.2% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 2.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 8.7% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 1.0% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 4.7% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 10.8% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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