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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
225
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment, as evidenced by 100% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 54%, placing it in the top 75% nationally, the higher standard achievement at 12% indicates room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it's a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 16 October 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.2
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.7%
White Other13.5%
Asian Other10.9%
Asian Indian6.5%
Black African5.7%
Mixed Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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50.81486, -0.37902 · BN11 4BD
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144401
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmarysworthing.org.uk
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 16 October 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 58.8/100 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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