SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Arden Road, St Mary's Catholic School, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5LT
01564 792316 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Henley-in-Arden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 96% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 64%). 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. Henley-in-Arden figures pool parents at the Henley-in-Arden 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
10 pupils in this year group.
80% — 19 points above the Warwickshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 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 Warwickshire. 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.3 · 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 | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 30.6 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Henley-in-Arden. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henley-in-Arden Montessori Primary School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claverdon Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% 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's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
98% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 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 143631.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.