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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5BR, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
250
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 85.9, indicating a favorable environment compared to 86% of other schools. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black African0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.40292, -2.05140 · SK6 5BR
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN146189
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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