St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gosport, PO12 3NB · Hampshire · primary school
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282nd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,867 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Mary’s Catholic Primary School as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils are “eager to come” and feel safe. Leaders have successfully addressed previous shortcomings, with “gaps in pupils’ knowledge... being filled” and more pupils now achieving as expected. The school fosters strong community values, with pupils demonstrating respect and benefiting from a well-sequenced curriculum that supports their personal and academic development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and broken down into small steps,” with teachers effectively building vocabulary and subject knowledge.
- Pupils display high standards of behaviour, treating others with respect and showing “determination and resilience” in their work.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they have “access to the full curriculum offer.”
- Personal development is strong, with well-planned education helping pupils prepare for secondary school and understand “healthy relationships.”
- Governance is effective, with governors providing “appropriate support and challenge” and staff feeling proud and supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must show more urgency in helping the youngest pupils struggling to read, ensuring staff use the phonics programme effectively so these children “catch up quickly.”
- The early years curriculum lacks sufficient detail; leaders must ensure it accounts for children’s starting points so all staff implement it with “precision.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting a strong culture where staff are well trained to spot concerns and pupils at risk receive help quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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