St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gladstone Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8NE |
| Phone | 01457854473 |
| Reference Number | 146322 |
St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is performing well in various key areas, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing a positive and nurturing environment for its pupils. The school has made significant improvements since joining the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and has developed a well-planned and ambitious curriculum that effectively prepares students for their future educational transitions. The staff is dedicated, and the students show a positive attitude toward learning, feeling safe and well-supported in the school environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.45%
Girls: 57.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 3 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 4 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy attending school.
- Positive attitudes and respectful behavior among pupils.
- High expectations and responsibilities given to older pupils.
- Effective support for pupils struggling with reading.
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum.
- Strong leadership across subject areas.
- Varied extra-curricular activities promoting personal development.
- A focused approach on mental health and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum aspects in foundation subjects not yet integrated into early years.
- Minority of vulnerable pupils occasionally absent from school.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -3.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Royle Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RD |
0.43 miles |
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Kershaw Wood
Talbot Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7DG |
0.44 miles |
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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Chadwick Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8EF |
0.46 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Spire Hollin, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7BS |
0.64 miles |
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All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy
Church Street, Old Glossop, All Saints Cva, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RJ |
0.77 miles |
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Simmondley Primary School
Pennine Road, Simmondley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NN |
0.84 miles |
|
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dinting Vale, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6NX |
1.03 miles |
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St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6JH |
1.63 miles |
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Padfield Community Primary School
Rhodes Street, Padfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1EQ |
1.66 miles |
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Gamesley Primary School
Grindleford Grove, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6HW |
1.67 miles |
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Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Grindleford Grove, Glossop, SK13 0LU |
1.67 miles |
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Hadfield Nursery School
Queen Street, Glossop, SK13 2DW |
1.67 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DR |
1.72 miles |
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Hadfield Infant School
Mersey Bank Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PN |
1.78 miles |
|
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Long Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 5ET |
1.99 miles |
|
St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PJ |
2.05 miles |
|
Tintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School
South Close, Tintwistle, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1LY |
2.4 miles |
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Hollingworth Primary School
Market Street, Hollingworth, Market Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 8LP |
2.51 miles |
|
Mottram CofE Primary School
War Hill, Mottram, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 6JL |
2.75 miles |
|
Hawthorns School
Manley Grove, Hyde, SK14 6PJ |
3.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sunlaws Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR |
0.43 miles |
|
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DA |
1.51 miles |
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Longdendale High School
Spring Street, Hyde, SK14 8LW |
2.69 miles |
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Brambles School
29 Ashworth Lane, Mottram, Cheshire, SK14 6NT |
2.88 miles |
|
Peak Forest
First Steps Together, Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 3QF |
3.33 miles |
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Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ |
4.68 miles |
|
Copley Academy
Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3RR |
4.95 miles |