St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 76%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 12%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 76.0% | 12.0% | 96.0% | 88.0% | 84.0% | 109.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 78.0% | 15.0% | 89.0% | 78.0% | 81.0% | 108.0 | 105.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 79.0% | 8.0% | 83.0% | 88.0% | 83.0% | 107.0 | 107.0 |
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School information
| URN | 112353 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Susan Starkie |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CA28 9PG |
| Latest pupils | 190 |
| FSM eligible | 25.7% |
Contact and identifiers
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG
www.kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk/View local authority page194666356| DfE number | 3519 |
| UKPRN | 10069812 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 9 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |