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The Cathedral School of St Mary
Cecil Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5HW, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
108
Capacity
119
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While 47% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it ranks better than 59% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.2%
Black African31.5%
White Other6.5%
Other6.5%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+B African3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Black Other0.9%
Location
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50.37324, -4.15100 · PL1 5HW
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Cathedral School of St Mary rated by Ofsted?
The Cathedral School of St Mary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is The Cathedral School of St Mary a good school?
The Cathedral School of St Mary scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cathedral School of St Mary receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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