St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11213 pupils

Highfield Road, YO17 7DBWebsite01653692274

Inspected213 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils213

Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils213

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

213 / 236 (90%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Helen Davenport

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 63%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

3.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.5%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence2.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support8.4%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (28%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (20%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (20%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (8%)

Other1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)6

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils213

Free school meals13.6%

English as additional language10.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.7%

White Other8.9%

Mixed Other4.2%

Asian Other1.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.9%

Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Black African0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

67 responses

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Well led90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Informed70.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 842.5

Progress 8-0.46

EBacc entry28.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,633

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,767 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,502

Support staff£976

Premises£101

Energy£329

Learning resources£246

Income per pupil£5,966

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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