The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Amy Butterfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlfields Primary School
Primary · 635m away
Aidenswood School
Independent · 664m away
Daven Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Esland Daven School
Independent · 1.1km away
Esland Congleton School
Independent · 1.2km away
Opal Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Lambs House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Eaton Bank Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Congleton, CW12 1HT, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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