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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
276
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 7% of pupils achieve a higher standard at KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.71676, -1.64238 · WF17 8PH
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148481
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysbatley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2015.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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