St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Malton, YO17 7DB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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80th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the Catholic ethos influence the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
St Mary’s is described as a "caring, nurturing school" where pupils enjoy learning and demonstrate "very positive" attitudes. The report highlights "superb provision" in the early years and an "exceptional programme" for personal development, noting that staff have "high ambitions" for pupils to become well-rounded community members.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "superb," with staff using resources effectively to help children develop a "wide vocabulary" and love for learning.
- Personal development is "exceptional," fostering moral awareness, social skills, and an understanding of "fundamental British values."
- Reading is "integral" to daily life, supported by two libraries and targeted sessions that have a "positive impact" on progress.
- Staff provide effective, inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), acting "quickly to identify pupils’ needs."
- Pupils exhibit "calm and sensible" behaviour, valuing their time at school and attending well.
Areas to improve
- Some recent curriculum changes are "not fully embedded," meaning the "full impact... is still unfolding" and pupils’ learning in these areas is "not as deep as it could be."
- Some strategies for pupil engagement are "less embedded," with some pupils needing "further direction to draw their attention back to learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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