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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DG, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a small community of 175 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment, though its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 36% of schools.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 30 April 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.61%Bottom 40% 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 British67.4%
White Other11.4%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Indian5.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Location
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52.46115, 1.74144 · NR33 0DG

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142806
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.

Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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