SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Baffam Lane, Selby, YO8 9AX
01757 706616 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
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.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Selby comparisons use the 8 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Selby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Selby. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Selby. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Selby. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 82% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Selby. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Selby. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Selby figures pool parents at the Selby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
48% — 12 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.8
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 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 7th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 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
- Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brayton CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selby Abbey CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selby Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staynor Hall Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barlby Bridge Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barlby Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barlow CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 67% 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 Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
100% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 148166.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.