St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon, SN2 1PE · Swindon · primary school
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11th of 54 primary schools in Swindon we can score, 66 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
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, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, tag rugby, hockey, and football, alongside The Arts Exhibition. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 410. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent 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.” The report describes a “warm, welcoming and inclusive school” where pupils feel it “feels like home.” Leaders and staff are praised for their ambition and team spirit, while parents speak highly of the community feel and support provided.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “exceptionally polite and well mannered” and showing high levels of respect.
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” with clear knowledge goals; pupils in mathematics and history build knowledge and skills well.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils reading with “increasing fluency and expression” and receiving quick support if they fall behind.
- Staff accurately identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting learning to help them succeed.
- Personal development is enhanced through an “excellent range of opportunities,” including leadership roles, charity work, and projects on democracy and sustainability.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, staff do not check pupils’ prior learning well enough, preventing new learning from building securely on existing knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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