The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Coronation Crescent, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMadeley Nursery School
Nursery · 517m away
Haughton School
Special school · 747m away
Madeley Infant School
Primary · 796m away
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Primary · 796m away
John Randall Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Madeley Academy
Secondary · 834m away
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Windmill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's 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's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Telford, TF7 5EJ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St 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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