St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Polhearne Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0EE |
| Phone | 01803851647 |
| Reference Number | 140768 |
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has shown marked improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good across all areas of performance. Pupils express pride in their school and its community-focused environment, which fosters positive relationships and encourages respect and tolerance. The school’s curriculum is broad and engaging, particularly excelling in reading and phonics instruction, ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the necessary support to thrive. However, the school still faces challenges with student attendance, which is below expectations and has impacted some pupils' learning continuity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 59 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.68%
Girls: 59.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
- The reading and phonics programs are well-implemented and effective.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-planned and engaging.
- Pupils value relationships with staff and feel confident to seek support.
- The school fosters a strong sense of community and citizenship among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not used effectively in some subjects, hindering student progress.
- Attendance is below leaders’ expectations, impacting some pupils' learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| 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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | 5.5 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Eden Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9NH |
0.15 miles |
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Brixham Church of England Primary School
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
0.72 miles |
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Furzeham Primary School
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL |
0.8 miles |
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Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT |
1.95 miles |
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White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW |
2.84 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ |
3.43 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW |
3.75 miles |
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Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA |
3.81 miles |
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Hayes School
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ |
3.86 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
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4.22 miles |
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
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4.24 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
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4.29 miles |
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Stoke Gabriel Primary School
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4.53 miles |
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
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4.6 miles |
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Kings Ash Academy
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4.81 miles |
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Preston Primary School
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4.91 miles |
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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
0.81 miles |
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN |
1.7 miles |
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South Devon College
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3.46 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
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4.07 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
4.1 miles |
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Dartmouth Academy
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW |
4.19 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
4.22 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
4.32 miles |