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St Mary's Catholic Academy
Cruso Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8BW, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.2 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
154
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary academy boasts a 93% expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school based on 29 responses. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 93% | Top 2% 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 (29 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.8%
White Other6.5%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African4.5%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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53.10345, -2.03070 · ST13 8BW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138725
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2016.
Is St Mary's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Academy scores 99.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Academy?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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