The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Tomlinson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tentergate Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnaresborough St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Meadowside Academy
Primary · 870m away
The Forest School
Academy · 1.1km away
King James's School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Aspin Park Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Starbeck Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Starbeck Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy take?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is in Knaresborough, HG5 9BG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.