St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityStockport
AddressLowry Drive, SK6 5BR
URN146189

School Census

Total 233
Girls/Boys 106/127
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.5%/54.5%
% pupils where English not first language 5.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 9
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/12/2023 Good
26/02/2009 Outstanding
17/05/2006 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/12/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/02/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 17/05/2006
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard70
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3
Reading106.0
Maths104.0
Reading Progress0.0
Writing Progress-0.4
Maths Progress-1.0
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard84%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard23%
Reading107.0
Maths107.0
Reading Progress2.1
Writing Progress1.0
Maths Progress0.7
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10%
Reading106
Maths103
Reading Progress-0.9
Writing Progress-2.2
Maths Progress-2.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications67
As First Preference25
As second preference16
As third preference17
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers25
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications68
As First Preference19
As second preference20
As third preference19
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers19
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.04%
Total Applications60
As First Preference25
As second preference15
As third preference11
Total Offers Made24
first preference offers24
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.10%
Total Applications93
As First Preference33
As second preference24
As third preference22
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.07%
Total Applications86
As First Preference31
As second preference22
As third preference17
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications85
As First Preference31
As second preference29
As third preference12
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree81%
agree15%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree69%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree9%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
not applicable73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree69%
agree26%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree41%
agree16%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
not applicable33%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes12%
no88%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree80%
agree10%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree52%
agree40%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree62%
agree32%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree32%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree25%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree62%
agree35%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.9%
white and asian ethnic origin2.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
irish ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1.3%
irish ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Ludworth Primary School

(0.09 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ludworth Primary School, Marple Bridge, SK6 5DU

Brabyns Preparatory School

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 34-36 Arkwright Road, , SK6 7DB