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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Rotherham S65 2NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught from the beginning of Reception, ensuring children get off to a flying start.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have taken swift, decisive action to develop an ambitious curriculum that builds pupils鈥� knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects, such as computing, are in the early stages of implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In subjects like mathematics and early reading, teachers use assessment well to identify gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help are identified quickly and get the support they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils engage well in lessons, and their behaviour and attitudes are positive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know pupils with SEND well and use a range of strategies to remove barriers to learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils learn about different types of bullying so they can spot when something is not right.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and vigilant to signs of harm, ensuring a robust culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the wide variety of extra-curricular activities and quality of education their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have developed strong relationships with parents, who are positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Parents value the wide variety of extra-curricular activities on offer.
Outdoor Facilities: The school council is raising funds to repaint the mile a day track on the playground.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the regular, personalized training they receive and feel supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present information clearly and match activities well to the learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers are unclear on important knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need for future learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some subjects lack an effective system for checking pupil knowledge.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 203 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every kid is treated equally at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, which is a loving Catholic community.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary is a voluntary academy, according to its type.
Call the number above if parents or members of the public want to contact the school via phone.
I want to take this chance to say how grateful I am to be working with your kids and the rest of the staff at St. Mary's.
I am looking forward to discussing the future of our school with you since it is a beautiful community to be a part of.
the subject-specific curriculum for each academic year at our institution.
Please select the red "Classes" button at the top of the main page to access this, then scroll down to identify your child's year level.
Here, you can learn more about the subjects being covered in class.
We mostly employ "Read Write Inc" as a phonics method.
Please click here to learn more about "Read Write Inc."
By completing a survey on the school's website at www.parentview.co.uk, you are more than welcome to share your opinions.
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary is a voluntary academy, according to its type.
Call the number above if parents or members of the public want to contact the school via phone.
I want to take this chance to say how grateful I am to be working with your kids and the rest of the staff at St. Mary's.
I am looking forward to discussing the future of our school with you since it is a beautiful community to be a part of.
the subject-specific curriculum for each academic year at our institution.
Please select the red "Classes" button at the top of the main page to access this, then scroll down to identify your child's year level.
Here, you can learn more about the subjects being covered in class.
We mostly employ "Read Write Inc" as a phonics method.
Please click here to learn more about "Read Write Inc."
By completing a survey on the school's website at www.parentview.co.uk, you are more than welcome to share your opinions.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 23 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 52.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.34% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 21 | 59.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 29 | 56.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.96% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 55.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1