The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Tickel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongfleet Church of England Primary School
Primary · 453m away
Oakdale Junior School
Primary · 857m away
Poole High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Canford Heath Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Canford Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Secondary · 1.3km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 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, Poole?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is in Poole, BH15 3QQ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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