The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Karen Riddell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHornbeam Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Warden House Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Sholden Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Walmer Science College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 1.2km 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 2022. 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 181 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 5 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 Deal, CT14 9LF, in the Kent 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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