St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gloucester, GL3 1HU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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33rd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.8/10 against 3,930 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, rugby, swimming, rounders, and hockey, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for parents needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are taught to care for themselves and others, showing "respect and kindness" to peers and staff. Leaders have designed a "clearly sequenced curriculum" that extends thinking beyond core subjects, with a particular strength in reading provision and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes, with bullying described as "rare" and older pupils supporting younger ones during playtimes.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with subject leaders identifying "big ideas" to help pupils build on prior knowledge successfully.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff have "secure" phonic knowledge and quickly spot pupils needing help, leading to good fluency and comprehension.
- Staff support for personal development is a strength, teaching pupils about health, respect, and "safe, positive relationships."
- Leaders are committed to staff well-being, ensuring workload is "manageable," while governors monitor improvement and hold leaders accountable.
Areas to improve
- Essential knowledge is not taught "consistently well" across some foundation subject curriculums, including the early years, meaning pupils sometimes cannot make connections between important concepts.
- Subject leaders need to support staff to teach the essential knowledge pupils must know and remember across foundation subjects more effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with robust recruitment checks, regular training, and quick responses to welfare concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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