St Mary's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Shaw Lane Albrighton Wolverhampton Shropshire WV7 3DS |
| Phone | 01902372885 |
| Reference Number | 123458 |
St Mary's CofE Primary School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, maintaining its effectiveness since the last inspection. The school is characterized by a warm community atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, with a particular strength in early reading and phonics, contributing to pupils' overall academic achievement. However, the report highlights areas for improvement, particularly the matching of tasks to the intended curriculum and the effective use of assessment strategies by teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.01%
Girls: 56.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 3 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 4 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a warm and supportive school environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
- Strong focus on phonics and early reading leads to confident learners.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and achieve well.
- There is a strong culture of respect and good behaviour among pupils.
- Pupils are actively involved in decision-making through school parliament.
- Teachers encourage exploration and creativity in learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment information by teachers.
- Some tasks given to pupils do not match intended learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 107 |
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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Albrighton Primary School & Nursery
Newhouse Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV7 3QS |
0.5 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England First School
Belvide Gardens, Chillington Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1AN |
3.09 miles |
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St Chad's CofE (VC) First School
Pattingham, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7AQ |
3.14 miles |
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Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PB |
3.38 miles |
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St John's CofE First School
Whiteoaks Drive, Bishopswood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9AH |
3.38 miles |
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St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PF |
3.58 miles |
|
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Beckbury, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9DQ |
3.66 miles |
|
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1EU |
3.81 miles |
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1EU |
3.81 miles |
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Perton First School
Manston Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7LX |
3.82 miles |
|
Birches First School
Birches Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 2JG |
4.05 miles |
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Perton Primary Academy
Sandown Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7PS |
4.1 miles |
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Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7NR |
4.3 miles |
|
Woodthorne Primary School
Woodthorne Road South, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XL |
4.43 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Park Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9HD |
4.55 miles |
|
Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9DF |
4.63 miles |
|
Shifnal Primary School
Curriers Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8EJ |
4.67 miles |
|
Brewood Middle CofE Academy
School Road, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9DS |
4.79 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wharf Lane, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG |
4.82 miles |
|
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8EL |
4.85 miles |
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The Gables Learning Centre
The Gables Learning Centre, Beamish Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3AG |
0.56 miles |
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Birchfield School
Harriot's Hayes Lane, Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF |
0.71 miles |
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Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1PQ |
3.54 miles |
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Lamledge School
Lamledge Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8SD |
4.09 miles |
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Ivetsey Bank Hospital School
Ivetsey Bank, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9QT |
4.33 miles |
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St Regis Church of England Academy
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XG |
4.49 miles |
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Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XF |
4.54 miles |
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Options Higford
Higford Hall, Higford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9ET |
4.57 miles |
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Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8DA |
4.6 miles |
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Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT |
4.69 miles |
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Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD |
4.71 miles |
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St. Dominic's Grammar School
32 Bargate Street, Stafford, ST19 9BA |
4.88 miles |