St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

A good academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester.

Dorchester, DT12DD Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
13 July 2010
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
Lucetta Lane
Dorchester, DT12DD
Phone
1305262258
Website
stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140771
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, DT1 2DD
Website
http://www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk/
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PLYMOUTH CAST
Capacity
183 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Plymouth
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
182
Free School Meals
11.3% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
182 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the Best you can be"

St Mary's is a Catholic First School with close links to Holy Trinity Church; the school welcomes families of any faith or none.

Curriculum Highlights

Rosenshine-based pedagogy (modelling, chunking and revisiting learning) Knowledge Organisers for children and Parent Organisers to inform and support at home Pupil voice is valued and given priority Eco-Warriors and Green Flag holders focusing on protecting the environment starting in the school grounds Gospel Values and Virtues are at the centre of all learning We live by the motto: Work hard/ Play hard/ Pray hard

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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