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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Peverell Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.9 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating from 2018, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, with 63% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, although the lack of students reaching the higher standard in KS2 may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2018Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
76%
Good range of subjects
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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50.12617, -5.53677 · TR18 2AT
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140778
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2018.
Is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance scores 43.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 School, Penzance?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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