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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.3 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
401
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 30 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School keeps me informed
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
White Other17.7%
Asian Indian13.7%
Black African6.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.72789, -1.96854 · BH15 3QQ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN140777
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marys.poole.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole scores 54.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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, Poole?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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