St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York, YO43 3DB · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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26th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
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, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 20.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Three in a bucket, the Festival of Sports, and the Swimming Gala.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum prepare students for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a ‘calm and orderly environment’ where pupils are ‘friendly, polite and respectful’. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring a well-organised curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and attend very well, benefiting from a school with a strong ‘family feel’ and high levels of trust in staff.
- Reading provision is excellent, with ‘very skilful support’ for phonics ensuring pupils catch up quickly and become ‘avid readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’ from early years to Year 6, with logical planning in mathematics and history.
- Staff are treated with respect and have realistic workloads, while subject leaders provide effective training and support.
- Pupils speak knowledgeably about modern Britain, equality, and healthy lifestyles, making positive contributions to school life.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment of pupils’ learning is variable, meaning some pupils are not reaching leaders’ ambitious goals.
- Subject leaders have not supported the development of teachers’ assessment skills well enough in these foundation subjects.
- Senior leaders should develop the role of subject leaders to support staff in assessing pupils’ learning accurately to fill knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are vigilant, knowledgeable, and ensure concerns are shared with leaders.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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