St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pool Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7QU |
| Phone | 01527852140 |
| Reference Number | 149316 |
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has shown a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school fosters a supportive and family-like atmosphere where high expectations are set for all pupils. Notable strengths include the strong pastoral care, effective phonics instruction, and a curriculum designed to support a broad range of subject knowledge. The staff are appreciated by parents, indicating a positive school community and engagement with the local area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 222 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.15%
Girls: 46.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 33.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| 4 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 5 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 6 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| White, Other | 10.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Sep 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and support for pupils
- High expectations for every pupil
- Effective phonics teaching and support
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Engagement with the local community
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum lacks a clear outline of knowledge and skills
- Linking of the Year 1 curriculum with early years needs improvement
- Inconsistent use of formative assessment to address misconceptions
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 105 |
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 | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 15 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Studley Infants' School
High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ |
0.15 miles |
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Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND |
0.2 miles |
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Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ |
1.27 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY |
1.3 miles |
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Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD |
1.59 miles |
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Your Ideas School
Dilwyn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0BU |
1.73 miles |
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Astwood Bank Primary School
Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6EH |
1.81 miles |
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Crabbs Cross Academy
Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JH |
2.01 miles |
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Ipsley CofE Middle School
WINYATES WAY, WINYATES, REDDITCH, B98 0UB |
2.1 miles |
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Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH |
2.1 miles |
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Henley Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7DR |
2.14 miles |
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Coughton CofE Primary School
Coughton Lane, Coughton, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HN |
2.16 miles |
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Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU |
2.19 miles |
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Tenacres First School
Quibury Close, Winyates East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0PB |
2.24 miles |
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Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH |
2.37 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA |
2.5 miles |
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The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL |
2.66 miles |
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Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ |
2.7 miles |
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St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
2.7 miles |
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LU |
2.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
0.12 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
0.98 miles |
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Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF |
1.48 miles |
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Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
1.82 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
1.99 miles |
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Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
2.13 miles |
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Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
3.07 miles |
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
3.09 miles |
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Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
3.69 miles |
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Alcester Grammar School
Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED |
3.76 miles |
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Alcester Academy
Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ |
3.87 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PX |
3.9 miles |