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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
180
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and an impressive 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school stands out in Cumberland. It boasts a strong performance in Key Stage 2, with 76% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% of schools nationally. While 12% of students achieve the higher standard, further details on progress measures are limited.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.53382, -3.59776 · CA28 9PG
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112353
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Catholic Primary School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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