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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ampthill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LJ, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.3 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
167
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its 92% parent satisfaction rate. While 48% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners. Overall, it ranks better than 68% of schools, making it a solid choice for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
Black African6.0%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black Other1.8%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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50.72687, -1.14779 · PO33 1LJ
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118195
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmaryspri.co.uk
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 24 June 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 68.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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