SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Cross Lanes, Richmond, DL10 7DZ
01748 822365 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 July 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Richmond (North Yorkshire). Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Richmond Methodist Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Academy Richmond 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wavell Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hipswell CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colburn Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carnagill Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cambrai Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Brompton-on-Swale CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 July 2023.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147241.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.