St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11401 pupils

Devon Road, BH15 3QQWebsite01202676207

Inspected401 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils401

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils401

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

401 / 420 (95%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Clare Tickel

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

4.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.4%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication50 pupils (68%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (11%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (7%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)16

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils401

Free school meals10.7%

English as additional language40.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British47.6%

White Other17.7%

Indian13.7%

Black African6.5%

Mixed Other3.0%

Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Unclassified1.2%

Black Other1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Asian Other0.7%

White Irish0.7%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Chinese0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

50 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£5,286

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,114 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,587

Support staff£0

Premises£5

Energy£37

Learning resources£299

Income per pupil£5,726

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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