St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Kirkley Cliff Road, NR33 0DG |
| School Website | www.stmarysrcps.com/ |
| Telephone | 1502565384 |
| URN | 142806 |
School Census
| Total | 192 |
| Girls/Boys | 106/86 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.2%/44.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 25 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 08/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 17/03/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 24 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -3.4 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -3.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 37% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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