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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1QE, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.8 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
180
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, it is worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Irish1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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50.62161, -1.96567 · BH19 1QE
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140780
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage scores 40.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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