St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Crescent Lane Clapham London SW4 9QJ |
| Phone | 02076225479 |
| Reference Number | 100636 |
Description
betaSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a faith-based educational institution located in Brixton, Lambeth, London (postcode SW4 9QJ). Noted for its Catholic ethos and strong community engagement, the school offers a comprehensive primary education for children aged 3-11. Key highlights include:
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Key Stage 2 (KS2) SATs results that are well above the national average. In 2022, 85% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, compared to 65% nationally.
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A dedicated team of teachers and support staff who provide a creative, inclusive environment that encourages each child to reach their full potential.
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Strong parent partnerships and close collaboration with surrounding parishes, including St Mary's Catholic Parish in Brixton.
St Mary's offers a broad curriculum with key focuses in music, art, drama, and school history linked to the local community. Additionally, the school has a commitment to outdoor play and educational experiences, such as their school garden.
The school is part of the Southwark Diocese, striving to educate children within the Roman Catholic tradition. St Mary's location in Brixton places it at the heart of a vibrant community which it fosters as part of the learning and growing experience for its pupils.
Confidence: 95%
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 318 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.8%
Girls: 52.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | 15 | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 5 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 6 | 18 | 21 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 34% |
| White, Other | 19.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.5% |
| Caribbean | 7.2% |
| White, British | 6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2014-12-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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| Reading | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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