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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Northampton NN5 7HX
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: School prioritizes reading and supports decoding skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum improvements have positively impacted English and Maths knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent methods in checking pupil understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Previously lower achievement improved with focused training.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support available for students needing help in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have high behaviour expectations and positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Proactive work with external agencies ensures access to curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Weekly visits from police support officer; safe environment promoted.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Diversity, equality, and personal development are prioritized.
Parent Feedback: Feedback is gathered via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy roles and responsibilities like 'peace makers'.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training and networking opportunities provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum improvements enhanced pupil achievement.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 192 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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The Catholic Primary School of St. Mary welcomes you. I cordially invite you to utilise our website as a portal to learn more about our unique primary school, where the Catholic culture is clear and available for all visitors to experience. In a setting supported by Gospel ideals and practises, we strive for teaching quality and a love of learning. Our highly qualified staff ensures that St. Mary's is a place where we help to create enduring memories by continually setting high expectations in all that they do. Additionally, we work closely with the Northamptonshire Schools Music Service and recruit PE and art specialists. This enables us to give our students a comprehensive and rich educational experience. We hope you enjoy exploring our school's website. In the event that you would like to schedule a visit, we would be happy to do so.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 23.3 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| 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 | 101 | 98 | 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 | 34% | 56.44% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 7.4% |
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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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 | 102 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 53% 9 | 58.3% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 9.01% | 9.69% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 101 2 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 90 | 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% 14 | 55.7% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.81% | 9.14% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 48% | 52.44% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.76% | 8.17% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1