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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ayr Drive, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AW, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
275
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 74% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 88.0 indicates it outperforms 88% of schools, reflecting a positive reputation and strong parent satisfaction. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 17%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other5.1%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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54.96326, -1.47088 · NE32 4AW
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN147102
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysjarrow.co.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 3 July 2023.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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