St Mary's Catholic Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cruso Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 8BW |
| Phone | 01538493888 |
| Reference Number | 138725 |
St Mary’s Catholic Academy continues to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating a commitment to its pupils and community. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils are supported in their educational journey and personal development. With a strong curriculum in place, students are achieving positively, particularly in writing and reading, showing enthusiasm for learning and extracurricular activities. The community aspect is a notable strength, with strong ties between the school, pupils, and local residents.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.05%
Girls: 51.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| 4 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.8% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| African | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Mary's Catholic Primary School | |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Inspection |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate compassion and empathy towards one another.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Significant improvement in pupils' writing fluency and reading confidence.
- Strong community involvement and active citizenship among pupils.
- Regular attendance and positive behavior in school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with basic number facts and timetables, impacting their math fluency.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 112 |
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 | 3.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 6.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Westwood First School
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL |
0.41 miles |
|
All Saints CofE First School
Cheadle Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QY |
0.47 miles |
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St Edward's Church of England Academy
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DN |
0.47 miles |
|
Woodcroft Academy
Wallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8JG |
0.6 miles |
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Leek First School
East Street, Leek First School, Select, Staffordshire, ST13 6LF |
0.73 miles |
|
Springfield School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ |
0.79 miles |
|
Churnet View Middle School
Churnet View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6PU |
1.08 miles |
|
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Novi Lane, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6NR |
1.11 miles |
|
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB |
2.51 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton
Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7HP |
2.57 miles |
|
Horton St Michael's CofE First School
Horton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RU |
2.77 miles |
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Blackshaw Moor CofE First School
Buxton Road, Blackshaw Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TW |
2.95 miles |
|
Endon Hall Primary School
Hillside Avenue, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9HH |
3.7 miles |
|
Cicely Haughton School
Westwood Manor, Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BX |
3.83 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Academy Endon
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EB |
3.98 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BN |
4.41 miles |
|
Rushton CofE First School
Sugar Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0SG |
4.6 miles |
|
Moor First School
School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7HR |
4.7 miles |
|
St Leonard's Church of England First School
Brookfields Road, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2LY |
4.73 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
St Anne's Vale, Brown Edge, St Annes Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8TA |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Leek High School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU |
0.9 miles |
|
The Meadows School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU |
0.9 miles |
|
Westwood College
Westwood Park, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP |
0.91 miles |
|
Hopedale School
Hopedale House, Off West Drive, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7ED |
2.07 miles |
|
Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
4.13 miles |
|
Evergreen
Greenhills Farm, Ipstones Edge, Ipstones, Staffordshire, ST10 2LP |
4.78 miles |