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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Highfield Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7DB, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.0 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
213
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. It boasts a high percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it among the top 50% of schools in the UK. Additionally, 85% of parents express satisfaction with the school, highlighting a positive community environment, although only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in assessments.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child is happy
84%
Behaviour is good
82%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other8.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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54.14195, -0.78748 · YO17 7DB
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147258
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesmm.npcat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores 92.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 - a Catholic voluntary academy?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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