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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Deal CT14 9LF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with well-supported staff teaching phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, ambitious and engaging, leading to good pupil achievements.
Areas Needing Improvement: The delivery of the curriculum needs to be consistently highly effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and develop confidence and understanding of numbers.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are quick to identify and effectively support pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, demonstrating respect, tolerance, and kindness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND learn well due to effective support from staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying or unkind behaviour is rare and staff deal with any issues well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with regular training and closely followed procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school as an inclusive, welcoming family where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from good subject knowledge and guidance from subject leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure pupils achieve well by checking understanding and informing teaching accordingly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils’ understanding to inform their teaching effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff feel senior leaders could consider their workload more, especially with new initiatives.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 194 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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I'm delighted to greet you on our school's website! The entirety of our school, which is a worshipping community and supports the Faith of everyone in our charge, reflects our mission statement. Every child's spiritual, moral, emotional, and social development is important to us. We value the links between school, home and parish, recognising the shared responsibility we have in the all round development of all our children. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum enriched with visitors, visits, events and activities to inspire in each child a joy for learning. All of our kids are expected to work hard to develop a variety of abilities that will enable them to succeed both now and in the future, as well as to be honest, polite, and kind to others. We provide you with regular information about all aspects of school life and offer many opportunities for discussion about, and celebration of your child's progress. Working closely together we can ensure that both you and your child have a happy time through the primary years! . I cordially invite you and your family to visit our school if you'd like to learn more about it and discover why St. Mary's Catholic Primary School is such a unique setting.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 21.3 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 103 |
| 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.01% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 106 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 98 | 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 | 90% 18 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 11.56% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 98 | 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 | 72% 8 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 10.3% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.77% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 29th Aug 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
