The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Baffam Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrayton Academy
Secondary · 390m away
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 425m away
Brayton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Staynor Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Selby, YO8 9AX, 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 Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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