St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11194 pupils

Tentergate Road, HG5 9BGWebsite01423864631

Good194 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Nov 2019

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils194

Good6y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils194

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

194 / 210 (92%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Helen Tomlinson

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2019

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 48%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty14 pupils (45%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils194

Free school meals16.5%

English as additional language19.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British72.2%

White Other6.2%

Black African5.7%

Gypsy/Roma3.1%

Indian3.1%

Asian Other2.6%

Other2.1%

Mixed Other2.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

51 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Good progress★100.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,919

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,481 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,758

Support staff£1,054

Premises£0

Energy£102

Learning resources£140

Income per pupil£6,500

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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