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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
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Foundational Skills: Good progress in reading and mathematics, but writing needs improvement
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a variety of activities, contributing to their personal development
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few disadvantaged pupils attain higher standards in writing and mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are making good progress in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Extra adults work successfully with pupils in class and groups
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy their time in school
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils are provided with support as needed, especially those with high levels of SEN and/or disabilities
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose; pupils are confident that effective action will be taken
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to keep pupils safe and work with outside agencies when necessary
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents are confident that pupils are safe at school
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are involved in various community projects
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, music, and community projects
Outdoor Facilities: An artificial grass area has increased sporting opportunities
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic teaching that inspires pupils
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to most pupils making progress in reading and mathematics
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring and use of tracking information to identify pupil needs
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents feel their children are not fulfilling their potential in writing
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 343 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Welcome to the webpage for our school. I hope you find it simple to navigate, packed with important details, and that it provides you with a glimpse into our beautiful school community. At St. Mary's, we cultivate a kind, compassionate, and inclusive atmosphere thanks to the solid bonds we create with our students, parents, and the larger community. To make learning a lifelong adventure, we want the kids to actively participate in it. We are adamant that content children learn, and we strive to foster their curiosity through a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum. We are confident that your kids will succeed if they embody our school's values of Joy, Courage, Honesty, Excellence, and Community. They will be respected and cared for individually at St. Mary's. Everyone in our school community is expected to maintain high expectations of themselves and others so that we can all succeed together socially, academically, creatively and in sport.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 17 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 | 105 |
| 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 | 107 | 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 | 64% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 66% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 1 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 83% 4 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 79% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Local authority ratio 18 : 1