St Mary's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Queen Street Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7AQ |
| Phone | 01384818295 |
| Reference Number | 148937 |
St Mary's CofE Primary School has shown significant improvements since the establishment of a new leadership team, particularly in areas such as attendance, behaviour, and reading outcomes. The school promotes a warm and inclusive environment where safeguarding measures are effectively implemented, ensuring that pupils feel safe and supported. However, despite these strengths, certain areas, particularly in writing and mathematics, still require attention as the school's performance in these subjects remains below national averages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.11%
Girls: 53.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 6 | 21 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding culture is established.
- Attendance has risen to align with national averages.
- Inclusive environment supports all pupils, especially those with SEND.
- Curriculum designed to meet pupils' needs and aspirations.
- Strong leadership is driving rapid improvements in key areas.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have gaps in basic spelling and handwriting knowledge.
- Outcomes in writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 are below national averages.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of curriculum and teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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