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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.9 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of parents recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 14% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 8 July 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 (115 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Behaviour is good
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
White Other8.1%
Black African6.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Other1.7%
White Irish1.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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52.05111, -0.01975 · SG8 7DB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138292
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysroyston.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School scores 83.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Roman Catholic Primary School?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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