Is St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 251st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley

Q: What are St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, Nr Ormskirk, L40 3PP

Local ranking251st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 55.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 40
Boys: 7 (20%)
Girls: 28 (80%)
Capacity: 105 (33% full)
SEND: 5.0%
FSM Eligible: 5.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 5.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 2.4
Budget per Pupil: £11,236/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.5%
White Irish: 2.5%

97.5%

White British

2.5%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01704822216

head@mawdesleyrc.lancs.sch.uk

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Ridley Lane

Nr Ormskirk, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119678
UKPRN: 10080343
Establishment No.: 3794

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