St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Greenfield Road Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/ Gillingham Kent ME7 1YH |
| Phone | 01634855783 |
| Reference Number | 118782 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' across all categories during its recent inspection. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe, contributing to positive relationships among students and staff. The curriculum is well organized and effectively supports pupils' knowledge progression, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, it noted that some foundation subjects have not yet been sufficiently evaluated to ensure improvements are aiding student learning effectively, which will be an area of focus moving forward.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.44%
Girls: 50.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 4 | 37 | 26 | 63 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 40.9% |
| White, British | 23.3% |
| Indian | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| Caribbean | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment with a strong sense of community
- Well-structured curriculum that engages pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on reading with a clear phonics programme
- High levels of pupil participation in school activities
- Supportive leadership that considers staff workload
Areas for Improvement
- Need for better evaluation of foundation subject improvements
- Insufficient clarity in processes for staff to raise concerns to governors
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Saxon Way Primary School
Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ |
0.23 miles |
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Barnsole Primary School
Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG |
0.38 miles |
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Burnt Oak Primary School
Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS |
0.4 miles |
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Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG |
0.41 miles |
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Napier Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG |
0.48 miles |
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The Academy of Woodlands
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU |
0.72 miles |
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Byron Primary School
Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX |
0.82 miles |
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Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5DQ |
0.96 miles |
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD |
1.16 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY |
1.21 miles |
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Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT |
1.23 miles |
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New Road Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Luton Primary School
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1.29 miles |
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Danecourt School
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1.34 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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Phoenix Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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Greenvale Primary School
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery
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St John's Church of England Infant School
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1.06 miles |
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Holcombe Grammar School
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The Howard School
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