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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Ryde PO33 1LJ
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Based on the inspection date: 22 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is not taught consistently well due to insufficient training for staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Newly introduced programs in English and maths help build on prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subjects are planned carefully, hindering pupils' overall learning.
Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught using a consistent approach, but inconsistencies remain.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully considered curriculum is at varying stages of development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum content lacks precision; needs refining to clarify precise knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, follow school rules, and eagerly participate in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: General sense of ambition and working towards common goals.
Performance in Maths & Reading: New programs in English and maths are helping with structured learning, but reading support is lacking.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read do not receive adequate support to catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in teaching reading and maths are evident.
Support for Falling Behind: Weakest readers identified quickly; some staff need more training.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved systems for identifying additional needs, though activity planning needs better structure.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and issues are acted upon promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding with regular staff training and pupil awareness of online risks.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs like magic and photography.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the training they receive and appreciate the support for their roles.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate support measures in place to do their job well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ checks on pupils' understanding are inconsistent across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Efforts in teacher training showing impact.
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 185 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on the St. Mary's website of the Federation of St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Mary's Catholic Primary Schools.
As a federation, our schools have a single governing board that collaborates to provide a rich, thoughtful, and engaging curriculum based on a Catholic ethos to the students in both of our schools.
Our goal is to give the kids the life skills they need to advance into the world as well-adjusted, responsible, and loving adults.
As a teacher and a mom, I am aware of how crucial it is to select the best school for your child.
We hope that if your kid is given a spot at St. Mary's, it will be the beginning of a fruitful partnership between our institution and your family because we value close communication between home and school.
With your assistance—which we value highly in our partnership—we will deliver a high-quality education and guarantee that your kid has a pleasant and successful time in school.
We have close ties to both St. Thomas of Canterbury Church and St. Mary's Church.
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As a federation, our schools have a single governing board that collaborates to provide a rich, thoughtful, and engaging curriculum based on a Catholic ethos to the students in both of our schools.
Our goal is to give the kids the life skills they need to advance into the world as well-adjusted, responsible, and loving adults.
As a teacher and a mom, I am aware of how crucial it is to select the best school for your child.
We hope that if your kid is given a spot at St. Mary's, it will be the beginning of a fruitful partnership between our institution and your family because we value close communication between home and school.
With your assistance—which we value highly in our partnership—we will deliver a high-quality education and guarantee that your kid has a pleasant and successful time in school.
We have close ties to both St. Thomas of Canterbury Church and St. Mary's Church.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 48% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.56% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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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 | 104 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 103 | 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 | 62% 21 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 6.26% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 101 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 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 | 41% 7 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 7.26% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 34% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.92% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
