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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Woodside Way, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
181
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, only 4% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests some challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.1%
Black African26.0%
White Other23.8%
Black Other11.0%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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52.25234, -0.92394 · NN5 7HX
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142738
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 10 July 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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