St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Holden Road Salterbeck Harrington Workington Cumbria CA14 5LN |
| Phone | 01946830433 |
| Reference Number | 112338 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now demonstrates good overall effectiveness. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and eager to learn, which is reinforced by strong relationships between staff and students. The leadership is focused on high expectations for behaviour and learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Notably, the school has embraced a broad and ambitious curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading, which supports pupils in developing critical literacy skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.91%
Girls: 52.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 6 | 8 | 20 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes toward learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a supportive school environment.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
- Effective reading programs that promote fluency and confidence in pupils.
- Leaders and governors prioritize staff well-being and maintain strong communication.
Areas for Improvement
- Some new subjects have yet to fully establish strategies for assessing pupil learning and retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | ||
| Writing | 2.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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