The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Concannon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls is in Daventry, NN11 6UF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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