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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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- New Mills SK22 3BL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Overall effectiveness of the boarding provision | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the boarding provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised, with daily phonics lessons and regular interventions for struggling pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that helps fill knowledge gaps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need clearer identification of key knowledge and better use of formal assessments.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular intervention sessions for those struggling with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes, focus on work, and low-level disruption is rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check understanding during lessons, but use of formal assessments can improve.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupil profiles help staff support SEND pupils, but targets need to be more precise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus with knowledgeable leaders and timely action on concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong support; 'We love St Mary鈥檚!'
Parental Involvement: Positive relationships between school leaders and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities through 'little fish' initiatives.
Outdoor Facilities: Involvement in developing the town garden.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported and proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations lead to a purposeful atmosphere and positive impact.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some struggle with identifying key knowledge and using assessments effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ask questions to check understanding but need to use formal assessments better.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 119 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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St. Mary's is a welcoming neighbourhood that wants to provide every kid the greatest start to their academic careers.
We want to provide a setting where kids can learn well and feel safe, happy, and appreciated.
Our extremely high standards for behaviour enable us to foster an environment in which kids are challenged, motivated, and beginning their journey toward becoming lifelong learners.
Being a Catholic institution, we live and study by emulating Jesus' example.
We at St. Mary's are confident that kids will enjoy and value their time here.
Being a part of the Catholic Multi Academy Trust St. Ralph Sherwin makes us proud.
We are a family of schools brought together by a shared desire to succeed. We were established as a partnership of the Catholic Academies in the Diocese of Nottingham.
By cooperating to offer kids the information, motivation, and direction they need to realise their God-given potential, we place ourselves at the forefront of the community.
We are really proud of our school, and if reading about us has piqued your interest in coming to see us, I look forward to meeting you and your family and letting you see for yourself why our little school achieves so much.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
View our photo gallery to get a sense of who we are, including our kids, our charitable endeavours, our neighbourhood, and our sense of humour.
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We want to provide a setting where kids can learn well and feel safe, happy, and appreciated.
Our extremely high standards for behaviour enable us to foster an environment in which kids are challenged, motivated, and beginning their journey toward becoming lifelong learners.
Being a Catholic institution, we live and study by emulating Jesus' example.
We at St. Mary's are confident that kids will enjoy and value their time here.
Being a part of the Catholic Multi Academy Trust St. Ralph Sherwin makes us proud.
We are a family of schools brought together by a shared desire to succeed. We were established as a partnership of the Catholic Academies in the Diocese of Nottingham.
By cooperating to offer kids the information, motivation, and direction they need to realise their God-given potential, we place ourselves at the forefront of the community.
We are really proud of our school, and if reading about us has piqued your interest in coming to see us, I look forward to meeting you and your family and letting you see for yourself why our little school achieves so much.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
View our photo gallery to get a sense of who we are, including our kids, our charitable endeavours, our neighbourhood, and our sense of humour.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 32.5 | 18.1 | 11.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 99 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 100 | 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 82% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.12% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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.
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 | 112 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 96 | 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 | 69% | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 9.76% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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.
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
32 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
