St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Walsall, WS1 3AY · Walsall · primary school
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12th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 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 — 7.2/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
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 The Mount Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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 (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics and tag rugby clubs, participate in swimming, boxing, and choir, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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 do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s The Mount Catholic Primary School is described as a place where pupils ‘live, love and learn as Jesus taught’, fostering a ‘palpable sense of compassion and community’. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and ‘relish coming to school’, with staff demonstrating high expectations and a strong commitment to mental health. The school is judged ‘Good’ across most key areas, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision, reflecting a cohesive environment where ‘everyone is pulling in the same direction’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully structured to build over time, with particular emphasis on vocabulary, enabling pupils to ‘talk with confidence about their work’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a ‘real strength’, with staff identifying needs quickly to help these pupils ‘thrive’.
- Pupils achieve very well in mathematics and English, becoming ‘skilled mathematicians and accomplished writers’ through effective revisiting of previous learning.
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with staff expertly developing language skills in ‘highly engaging environments awash with high-quality resources’.
- Personal development opportunities are extensive, with pupils taking on meaningful roles such as school councillors and liturgy leaders.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should check more accurately how well pupils understand lesson content to avoid moving on before concepts are fully grasped.
- The personal development programme needs clearer structuring to ensure consistency, particularly regarding participation in clubs.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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