St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hustledown South Moor Stanley County Durham DH9 6PH |
| Phone | 01207232189 |
| Reference Number | 148845 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has made notable improvements in its educational standards and curriculum implementation under the leadership of the executive headteacher, Jennifer Gill. The environment is described as welcoming and supportive, where pupils feel happy and valued as part of a close-knit community. There is a strong focus on pupil well-being, and relationships between staff and students are nurturing and positive, contributing to an effective learning atmosphere. While the school demonstrates many strengths, some areas are still developing. Specifically, there are gaps in subject knowledge for older pupils that need to be addressed, and adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) could be improved to ensure equitable access to the curriculum. Attendance is also a concern, with some pupils not attending school regularly enough to benefit fully from the education provided, which impacts their academic progress. Continuous efforts are being made to enhance these aspects as part of the school’s improvement strategy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 82 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 15.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Moor | |
| 05 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm relationships between pupils and staff create a positive school environment.
- Effective leadership has raised expectations and improved the quality of education.
- Strong focus on reading with consistent and effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and respect for school rules.
- Prioritization of personal development and well-being of pupils.
- Early years provision enables children to start with a strong foundation.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack full curriculum embedding, leading to knowledge gaps for older pupils.
- Learning activities for pupils with SEND are not always well-adapted to their needs.
- Attendance rates are not consistently high enough among some pupil groups.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 22% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 96 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Tanfield School
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