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St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
362
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 11% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parental satisfaction is also notable, with 86% of parents recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 24% of pupils reached this level.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School has high expectations
75%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.8%
White Other21.3%
Black African6.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.8%
Asian Indian5.0%
Mixed Other4.7%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.36467, -0.16692 · SM5 2PB
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN102994
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarysjunior.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's RC Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's RC Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is St Mary's RC Junior School a good school?
St Mary's RC Junior School scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's RC Junior School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's RC Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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