St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Address | Ayr Drive Jarrow Tyne and Wear NE32 4AW |
| Phone | 01914898336 |
| Reference Number | 147102 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness during its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school prides itself on creating a happy and safe environment where pupils feel valued and supported. High aspirations from leadership ensure that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well provided for. The leadership and management of the school are exceptional, earning strong support from parents and establishing a caring culture among staff and pupils alike.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 275 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.18%
Girls: 49.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 5 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 May 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School | |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes from pupils.
- Leadership and management are outstanding.
- Effective and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for secondary school.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction.
- Inclusive environment for pupils with SEND.
- Excellent support and development opportunities for staff.
- Strong connections with the local community and creative learning opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils at the early stages of reading do not have books consistently matched to their phonics knowledge.
- Limited understanding of different world faiths and religions among pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| 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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 2.7 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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