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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
234
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school provides a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 60% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average, only 10% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it ranks better than 65% of schools, indicating a solid performance in the local area.
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Last inspected: 25 June 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 (25 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
White Other9.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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50.47034, -4.73155 · PL31 1LW
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140773
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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, Bodmin?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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