Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Loughborough, LE11 5AX · Leicestershire · primary school
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100th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 the 3,927 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 26% | 1.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection? How are the 3 remaining places allocated if demand exceeds capacity?
What Ofsted said about Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Overview
Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "culturally diverse and welcoming" environment where pupils are "proud" and "happy." Leaders have established a "well-structured and sequenced curriculum" that fosters high expectations, particularly in mathematics and reading, while promoting positive relationships and community engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to learn" and "relish challenges in mathematics," using arithmetic knowledge securely to solve complex problems.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with phonics taught well from Reception and teachers nurturing a "love of reading" through carefully selected books.
- Staff ensure children in the early years are "safe and happy," settling in well and learning routines quickly.
- The school promotes well-being, with pupils learning strategies for resilience and understanding the importance of being "respectful, including of different beliefs."
- Staff feel part of a "valued team" and benefit from effective professional development support provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive precise support to close knowledge gaps, as they "do not always achieve as well as they could."
- In some subjects, including geography, leaders should enable pupils to apply their knowledge to "bigger and more complex ideas" to improve achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders putting pupils’ welfare first and staff being "alert to and share even the smallest of concerns."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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