A good voluntary aided school school in Medway. 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 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
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Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school belonging to the Parish of Our Lady’s in Gillingham. It celebrates Whole School Masses and Liturgies with the children in church and in school. From Year 3 the children attend a weekly Parish Mass on a rolling programme, and sacramental preparation is run by the Parish. The school follows Southwark Diocesan requirements for Religious Education, teaching RE as a core subject and allocating 10% of teaching time to RE. The Eucharist, worship and prayer are central to the life of the school. It uses ‘The Way, the Truth and the Life’ syllabus for Religious Education, with content covering Catholic teachings and practices, and other faiths are addressed within the context of Catholic teaching. The syllabus includes attainment targets for learning about and from the Catholic faith and aligns with Diocesan guidelines. The teaching and learning in RE is evaluated according to Diocesan norms, and the parish and community extend the RE experience through visits and social outreach.