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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 100% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary academy demonstrates strong community support. While the school is performing above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 66%, it is important to note that Ofsted has rated it as "Requires Improvement." The higher standard achievement of 17% suggests there is room for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
White Other17.9%
Black African9.2%
Asian Indian8.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.91513, -0.63010 · NG31 9AX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146226
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysrcprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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