St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Henley-in-Arden, B95 5LT · Warwickshire · primary school
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14th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,775 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| 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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 132. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the lower years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It is described as a “welcoming school” where pupils achieve “high standards in reading, writing and mathematics” and feel “happy and safe.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “incredibly polite and respectful,” demonstrating high motivation and clear understanding of behavioural expectations.
- Reading is a “top priority,” with staff who are “experts at teaching early reading” ensuring pupils achieve high standards through precise phonics instruction.
- The early years environment is “warm and friendly,” with staff providing targeted activities to develop fine motor skills and prepare children for Year 1.
- Governors and trustees “hold leaders to account fully,” while staff report that their workload is “very well managed” and well-being is supported.
- Pupils are prepared for life in modern Britain, understanding democracy, online safety, and showing acceptance of “other faiths and beliefs.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” pupils do not remember important knowledge across the whole curriculum, affecting achievement; the school should consistently implement recently introduced assessment methods.
- Support strategies for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not implemented consistently, meaning they do not always receive the support needed to access learning successfully.
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 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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