St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Magdalen Road, TN37 6EU |
| School Website | www.st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1424427801 |
| URN | 114574 |
School Census
| Total | 194 |
| Girls/Boys | 91/103 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 45.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 56 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2019 | Good |
| 18/10/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 12 February 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 January 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 October 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 23 September 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 September 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 09 September 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.3 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.4 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.97% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.77% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 92% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 18.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
Nearby Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodland Vale Road, , TN37 6JJ
St Paul's Church of England Academy
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Horntye Road, , TN37 6RT