St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Calcutta Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QH |
| Phone | 01375843254 |
| Reference Number | 146867 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas, with outstanding behaviour and attitudes. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel respected and valued, contributing to a rich school community. With a carefully designed curriculum that supports pupils from early years through to Year 6, the school emphasizes high expectations, helping students develop a love for reading and a strong foundation in key subjects. Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) pupils receive good support, allowing them to engage effectively with their peers and access learning outcomes. This is the school's first inspection under section 5 since it opened.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.18%
Girls: 54.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 5 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 57.9% |
| White, Other | 20.2% |
| White, British | 6.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Mary's Catholic Primary School | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Effective leadership fostering a positive culture of professional development
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Well-structured curriculum that breaks learning into manageable steps
- Pupils develop a love for reading and engage in meaningful discussions
Areas for Improvement
- Limited enrichment opportunities for personal development through clubs and activities
- Inconsistent systematic teaching in some areas of the curriculum
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 4 | ||
| Writing | 7.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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