St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

A good academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole.

Poole, BH153QQ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
30 January 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Devon Road
Poole, BH153QQ
Phone
1202676207
Website
st-marys.poole.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140777
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Devon Road, Poole, BH15 3QQ
Website
www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PLYMOUTH CAST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Plymouth
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
402
Free School Meals
11.2% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.2 (6.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 106.0
2024 104.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
402 pupils
4-11

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

"Inspiring each other to learn in the light of Christ."

Integrity Courage Justice Peace Humility Forgiveness Compassion Kindness

St Mary’s is a Catholic primary school within the Plymouth CAST multi-academy trust; it serves the parishes of St Mary’s and St Anthony’s and follows Gospel Values and Catholic Social Teaching.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors to a warm, inclusive Catholic school, emphasises Gospel Values, partnership with families, and high expectations; aims to enable every child to reach their God-given potential and to grow as curious, kind, and joyful members of the school community.

Facilities

Large playgrounds with separate areas for younger and older children A forest area with woodland paths A sports hall with facilities for gym and the performing arts A School Chapel Two libraries A large computer suite Class laptops and tablets for the children to use Two minibuses Astroturf sports field Ample outdoor space for peace and reflection, including a sensory garden

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. (phonics) used in Reception; daily phonics sessions lasting about 40 minutes; Red/Green words and Fred Talk Accelerated Reader Power Maths Purple Mash Computing Jane Consodine (The Write Stuff) RWI Phonics RSE - Ten Ten Life to the Full RE - Come and See/Religious Education Directory Complete PE

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