A good voluntary aided school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Catholic Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 110.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
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Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"We guide our pupils on to the path to achieving their ambitions. On their journey, they Love one another, Learn to achieve excellence, Laugh through enriching experiences and Live life to the full."
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school with a strong Catholic faith dedicated to following the teachings of Christ. The school emphasises partnership with the parish and home, welcomes children from all faiths, and places religious education and Gospel values at the core of school life.
Headteacher Sarah Clayton describes St Mary’s as a holistic Catholic school with Christ at the centre, a strong home–parish partnership, high expectations, and a curriculum that prepares children to be confident, ambitious, and independent learners.
St Mary’s is a voluntary aided Catholic primary day school. The Governors aim to offer a Catholic education and the ethos is one of respect and care for all. The school respects beliefs of parents and children from all denominations and faith backgrounds, and admissions follow the Admissions Policy plus the Supplementary Information Form; applicants can also apply via Brighton and Hove City Council. The page notes that the school welcomes non-Catholic applicants and that religious education includes study of different faiths.
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