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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: Approach to teaching foundational skills is effective, fostering comprehensive development.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum implementation is successful and enables pupils to make good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas require improvement for better consistency in quality of education.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective measures in place to assist pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and good attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Performance in maths and reading is good, though some variability exists.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive tailored support ensuring their progress and development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School has effective mechanisms for managing bullying and ensuring safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong promotion of pupils' welfare and safety noted as a strength.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically give positive feedback about the school's environment and support.
Parental Involvement: School actively involves parents in community and school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities are well-maintained and provide ample space for play and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teacher engagement is strong, contributing positively to student achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching significantly impacts student progress and achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching and effectiveness of staff are regularly assessed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in teaching quality noted, requiring attention.
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.

At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 25.7 - 22.4
Proficient Math 104 111 102
Proficient Read 106 107 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 97
Reading 106 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 53.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.59% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.5 Below Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -0.3 Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 3 96 96
Reading 107 1 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 77% 1 59.55% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 8 8.37% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing -0.9 Below Average
Maths 0.0 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 3 95 94
Reading 106 3 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76% 9 60.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 9 7.47% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.6 Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths -1 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 94 93
Reading 109 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 85% 54.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 5.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.9 Well Above Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths 1.4 Above Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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