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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Spring Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3EF, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
218
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school is above the national average for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, with 61% of pupils meeting expectations. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners. Overall, it serves as a reliable choice for parents seeking a supportive educational environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other25.1%
White Other16.8%
White British16.2%
Black African15.7%
Mixed W+B African5.8%
Asian Indian5.8%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.82507, -0.14922 · BN1 3EF
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114541
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2019.
Is St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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