St Mary's Catholic Primary School

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

Wednesbury, WS109PN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
7 May 2015
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
Manor House Road
Wednesbury, WS109PN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147795
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Manor House Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9PN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
234
Free School Meals
21.5% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 104.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our Community, Growing and Learning Together with Christ"

At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, celebrating our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. Our Catholic identity is nurtured every day through prayer, worship, service, and learning. Mass is celebrated weekly in church and we mark Advent, Lent, Holy Week and Easter with liturgy and assemblies across the school.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Principal: “On behalf of the children, staff and Board of Governors, I offer you a very warm welcome to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Wednesbury. St Mary’s offers a Catholic education for primary aged pupils (3 to 11 year olds) living within the Parish of St Mary’s, Wednesbury and the surrounding area.”

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Dodgeball Basketball Cricket Gymnastics Bikeability

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach to learning with frequent opportunities to revisit and reinforce skills Vocabulary-rich and high-quality texts and discussion Differentiated learning with additional support to ensure accessibility for all students, including those with disabilities or SEN Curriculum rooted in Jesuit virtues and values and open to all regardless of gender, ethnicity or religious beliefs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Our SEND Information Page describes a beacon of inclusive education where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), feel seen, heard and valued. It outlines SEND vision, Local Offer context and how to access support (SEND Policy, SEND Information Report, and SENDIAS guidance).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Sandwell Local Authority procedures. Catholic families must complete a Supplementary Information Form in addition to the standard application. The school applies oversubscription criteria, provides a waiting list, and offers appeals for unsuccessful applications.

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