St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tentergate Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 9BG |
| Phone | 01423864631 |
| Reference Number | 142176 |
St Mary’s Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school is recognized for its nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and are encouraged to grow as responsible members of society. The curriculum is designed thoughtfully, particularly in English, mathematics, and science, allowing pupils to enjoy their learning and thrive academically. However, the school also faces challenges, particularly with pupil attendance due to frequent mobility, and there are areas for improvement in the broader curriculum and phonics instruction.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Knaresborough | |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear focus on improving education quality
- Nurturing and welcoming school environment
- Good behaviour and attitude among pupils
- Effective teaching of phonics in the early years
- Ambitious early years curriculum that engages children
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Inclusive school ethos promoting respect and community
- Active involvement in charity and community service
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support in some subjects that affects knowledge development
- Need to improve phonics screening outcomes for some pupils
- Challenges with improving attendance due to high pupil mobility
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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