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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
- Primary
- Stanley DH9 6PH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality staff training ensures consistent and effective phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: A new, ambitious curriculum has been implemented positively impacting pupil progress and achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects of the curriculum are not fully embedded; existing gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge need addressing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making better progress in mathematics and reading due to new learning methods.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm, pupils engage well, very few instances of low-level disruption.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment and rapid support help pupils who need it; however, some lessons do not support SEND pupils effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use precise assessments to identify barriers but chosen activities sometimes do not allow full access to the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Systems and policies in place monitor attendance and ensure safety.
Parent Feedback: Most families recognize and embrace positive changes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy playing together in their busy classroom and expansive outdoor area.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have benefited from ongoing training, positively impacting pupils' learning and progress.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 90 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 19.5 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 105 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 32% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Local authority ratio 19 : 1