The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Cooke (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School is in Royston, SG8 7DB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Roman 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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