The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 213
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Davenport (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Highfield Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is in Malton, YO17 7DB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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