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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2ND, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
211
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, only 14% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 21 January 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
85%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other8.7%
Asian Indian8.2%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
White Irish1.9%
Black African1.4%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.84971, 0.49202 · TN40 2ND
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114565
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarymags.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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