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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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- Horsham RH12 1JL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is effective and the teaching of mathematics has improved rapidly
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum effectively develops pupils’ subject-specific skills and knowledge well
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to improve pupils’ writing so they make stronger progress
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils are now making better progress in mathematics; the teaching of reading is effective
Behaviour and Attitudes: Highly respectful relationships between pupils, and between pupils and staff, are the norm
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use additional funding appropriately; some pupils with SEND make strong progress
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported but not all make enough progress to catch up with others
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say there is very little bullying and adults resolve things quickly if it occurs
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture for keeping pupils safe is strong; staff are well trained and understand their safeguarding responsibilities
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the quality of education provided by leaders and staff
Parental Involvement: Strong links with parents ensure a rich dialogue between school and home about children’s learning
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of sports and often participate in inter-school competitions
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value their professional development opportunities highly
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders’ higher expectations for teaching, learning and assessment have driven up standards
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching, learning, and assessment are good and improving
Teaching Staff Challenges: More pupils need to make better progress in writing by the end of key stage 2
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About Us
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 204 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 Queen Mother laid the school's foundation stone in 1965. (kindly supplied by John Bridges). St. Mary's Church (1981) on Songs of Praise with some of the St. Mary's school children singing in the 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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 61% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.18% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 107 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 71% 14 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 6.56% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 57% | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 6.51% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 57% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 4.61% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1