The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Helen Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rossall Grove, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1NN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School?
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School?
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School is in Ellesmere Port, CH66 1NN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary of the Angels 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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