St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Monkswood Lane (Off Monkswood Way) Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8QJ |
| Phone | 01438352863 |
| Reference Number | 117474 |
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School has been rated as good overall, demonstrating effective leadership and management, alongside a strong quality of education. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic and follows an eleven-year gap since its previous outstanding judgment. The school prides itself on its outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils, fostering an inclusive environment where students feel valued and supported in their growth and development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.49%
Girls: 57.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.5% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| African | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations from staff result in pupils striving for their best.
- Outstanding behavior and caring interactions among pupils.
- Strong commitment to developing pupils' talents and supporting those with SEND.
- Well-structured curriculum with clear expectations for learning.
- Effective early reading instruction leading to fluent readers.
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum promoting empathy and responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum aspects are still being refined, affecting depth of knowledge in a few subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Roebuck Academy
St Margarets, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8RG |
0.31 miles |
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Shephalbury Park Primary School
Burydale, Broadwater, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8AX |
0.7 miles |
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Peartree Way Nursery School
Peartree Way, Stevenage, SG2 9EA |
0.77 miles |
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Longmeadow Primary School
Oaks Cross, Broadwater, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8LT |
0.83 miles |
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Peartree Spring Primary School
Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9GG |
0.9 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.01 miles |
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Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.12 miles |
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Featherstone Wood Primary School
Featherston Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9PP |
1.29 miles |
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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA |
1.44 miles |
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Ashtree Primary Academy
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
1.48 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.5 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.53 miles |
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Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
1.75 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
1.84 miles |
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
School Lane, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HA |
1.85 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.87 miles |
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
2.01 miles |
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Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
2.01 miles |
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
2.01 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
2.02 miles |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
0.43 miles |
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Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
0.73 miles |
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North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
0.91 miles |
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Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
0.91 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.49 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.49 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
2.12 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
2.2 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
2.22 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
2.59 miles |
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East Hall School
The Calf House, East Hall Farm, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8DL |
2.61 miles |
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Sherrardswood School
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3.92 miles |
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Knightsfield School
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4.38 miles |
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Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL |
4.54 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
4.65 miles |