St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School.

Nottingham, NG55RS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mildenhall Crescent
Bestwood Park
Nottingham, NG55RS

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138814
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mildenhall Crescent, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, NG5 5RS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
244 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
228
Free School Meals
18.8% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 106.0
2023 109.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
228 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love one another as I have loved you"

Love Faith Service Tolerance Integrity Courage Honesty Compassion

The school is proud to be part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham and to be involved with two local Parishes: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Bulwell, and The Good Shepherd Church, Arnold. Parish Priests Father Richard Hardstaff and Father Philipp Ziomec often celebrate Mass at the school, and parents/carers are welcome to join. The school also joins parish communities for Saturday evening masses and provides readers and gift-bearers. The school works closely with its parishes to provide Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sarah Sweeney-McGinty welcomes families, emphasising that every child is special and that the child is at the centre of everything the school does. The Catholic faith is central, with aims for spiritual and moral development alongside academic growth, and the gospel values of love, honesty, respect and pursuit of truth are highlighted.

Facilities

OPAL playground equipment brand-new sound system

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Geography History Maths Music Physical Education PSHE and RSHE Science Spanish

SEND Provision

The school is inclusive and ambitious for all pupils. It is a Catholic mainstream, inclusive school that complies with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. The SENDCO is Miss Z O’Neill. The school aims to provide a well-balanced, challenging curriculum and high-quality support for pupils with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes, with information and links to local SEND offers included.

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