Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Maryport, CA15 8HN · Cumberland · primary school
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50th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 1,864 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How does the curriculum balance core subjects with creative opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Overview
This is a vibrant and nurturing school where pupils are happy and feel supported by staff who care for them. The report highlights a strong ethos, high expectations for achievement, and a broad curriculum that includes local history and geography. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and management.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced" with knowledge that is "ordered logically," enabling staff to implement it well.
- A "love of reading is fostered" through carefully chosen texts, an outdoor library ‘pod’, and regular parent involvement.
- Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure pupils with SEND are "fully included in school life."
- Well-coordinated strategies have had a "markedly positive impact on reducing pupils’ absence," particularly for those with previously high levels of persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- In some recently established subjects, staff have not yet addressed "gaps in pupils’ knowledge," which the school should identify and remedy promptly.
- The approach to supporting writing accuracy is not sufficiently focused; the school should ensure a "consistent approach to the development of pupils’ written fluency and accuracy" to address repeated mistakes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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