St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Webbs Wood Road Bradley Stoke Bristol BS32 8EJ |
| Phone | 01454866390 |
| Reference Number | 131410 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has been determined to continue performing well since its last inspection, maintaining its 'good' status. The school fosters a friendly and inclusive environment, where pupils are encouraged to celebrate individuality and support one another. With strong leadership now in place since recent transitions, the school has made significant improvements in curriculum development, particularly emphasizing reading and staff training in phonics. The school has a well-designed curriculum that promotes positive relationships and active pupil engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.49%
Girls: 49.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.2% |
| White, Other | 19.4% |
| Indian | 15.5% |
| African | 11.7% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and supportive relationships among pupils and staff
- High expectations and a positive learning environment
- Effective phonics teaching and love of reading embedded in the curriculum
- Well-designed curriculum that supports knowledge retention in most subjects
- Extra-curricular activities enriching pupil experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum lack precise knowledge requirements
- Assessment practices in certain foundation subjects do not effectively identify pupil gaps
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| 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 | 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 | 1 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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