Explore other schools in this area
See every school around HG5 9BG on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Tentergate Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9BG, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 94% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and effective teaching. The school achieves 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally, although only 3% reach the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation in a nurturing environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode HG5 9BG — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.2%
White Other6.2%
Black African5.7%
Gypsy/Roma3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
Loading map…
54.01350, -1.47121 · HG5 9BG
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142176
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryscps.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy a good school?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near HG5 9BG?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near HG5 9BG with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.