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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bessemer Road East, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1PE, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.1 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
409
Capacity
410
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates a positive environment for learning. It boasts a KS2 expected achievement rate of 70% in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally, although only 15% of students reach the higher standard. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking a supportive educational setting.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian33.7%
White British31.1%
Black African13.0%
White Other10.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Other2.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.57397, -1.79492 · SN2 1PE
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137147
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marys.swindon.sch.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 15 January 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 76.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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