St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Devon Road, BH15 3QQ |
| School Website | www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1202676207 |
| URN | 140777 |
School Census
| Total | 405 |
| Girls/Boys | 203/202 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.1%/49.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 40.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 45 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2019 | Good |
| 11/10/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 149 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As First Preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 16.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 14.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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