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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
- Primary
- Knaresborough HG5 9BG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well; pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned curriculum in English, mathematics, and science; pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to systematically check pupils' understanding in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong teaching in maths; pupils enjoy solving problems and explaining answers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; they listen carefully and play nicely together.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support helps pupils with reading, but some do not catch up in time.
Support for SEND Pupils: Dedicated staff use training to support SEND pupils effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; there is a caring and nurturing ethos.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective systems ensure pupil safety; pupils feel safe and understand how to stay safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are proud of the school; they feel it encourages children to be kind and considerate.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and governors communicate well with parents and welcome them into the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending clubs like tag rugby and football.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting; staff workload is considered by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils achieve well in subjects where teachers build on prior knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need to better check pupils’ understanding in non-core subjects.
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 186 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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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At St. Mary's, we believe that cooperation is key to creating a successful, content team. We demonstrate our oneness by coming together frequently during the week in class, on the playground, and elsewhere at the school. At St. Mary's, we respect one another in a variety of ways, including by lending a hand to one another and making accommodations for one another. We get respect from others when we respect them. At St Mary's we always try to have fun and be joyous we have fun, we smile and we enjoy coming to school to see our friends and learn new things. Joy stems from a variety of factors, including courage because it is only when we face a challenge and overcome it that we can feel joy. Giving brings about receiving, which enables us to convey joy throughout the school. At St. Mary's, we believe that love entails giving and taking care of others. When we show love to our neighbours, we are following Jesus' example. We think that love is a powerful force that never fails and is something of which we can all be proud. We experience love if we love others. Following Jesus' example, we strive to be fearless in everything we do at St. Mary's. Whether it is doing something a second time, pushing through pain, or trying something new, we constantly strive to have bravery. We think that being courageous involves doing something even when you don't think you can succeed and persisting even when it seems impossible.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 24.2 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 101 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 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% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 110 4 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 84 | 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 | 80% 12 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 7.25% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | 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 | 106 4 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 82 | 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 | 68% 21 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.49% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 102 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 47% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.15% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above 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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
