St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Telford, TF7 5EJ · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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39th of 40 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score, 56 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 — 1.4/10 against 1,487 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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, 48.0% 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 (1.4 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “warm, caring and friendly place” where pupils feel “safe and valued.” The report highlights strong support for families, effective safeguarding, and significant improvements in reading standards and attendance since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well and have positive attitudes to learning” within a nurturing environment that promotes values such as being “truthful, respectful and resilient.”
- Reading standards are “stronger than ever,” supported by an “effective approach to learning about letter sounds” and formal phonics teaching that helps pupils catch up.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “informed and efficient,” enabling them to “benefit from all aspects of school life.”
- The curriculum in subjects like computing and physical education provides “high-quality guidance,” with computing work recognised by a quality mark award.
- Staff report a “strong team spirit” and a “healthy workplace culture” where leaders care about their wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- The delivery of the mathematics curriculum “varies in quality,” as activities do not always provide sufficient guidance or practice, hindering learning for some pupils.
- A few pupils remain “absent from school without good reason,” missing learning and risking falling behind, requiring further strengthened work with families.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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