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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Swires Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
287
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 (15 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.0%
Asian Indian22.6%
Asian Pakistani18.1%
Black African10.5%
White Other9.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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53.71862, -1.87051 · HX1 2ER
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148657
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryshalifax.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 18 March 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 15 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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