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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Baffam Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AX, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.5 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It performs well in key stage 2 assessments, with 48% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, the higher standard achievement rate is relatively low at 12%, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other11.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.77113, -1.08118 · YO8 9AX
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148166
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sm.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 32.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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