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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.3 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
455
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 2%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, contributing to a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2017Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.1%
Asian Indian21.7%
Black African12.3%
White Other10.3%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.01234, -2.23359 · ST5 2TA
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140803
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2017.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 49.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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