Isle of Wight
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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What the data says
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48% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- 48%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 10%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
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.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 48.0% | 10.0% | 55.0% | 66.0% | 69.0% | 101.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 67.0% | 7.0% | 73.0% | 77.0% | 73.0% | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 48.0% | 0.0% | 72.0% | 55.0% | 72.0% | 103.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 118195 |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Margaret Sanderson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | PO33 1LJ |
| Latest pupils | 167 |
| FSM eligible | 23.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Ampthill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LJ
www.stmaryspri.co.ukView local authority page1983562000| DfE number | 3310 |
| UKPRN | 10076808 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1900 |
| GIAS updated | 8 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 20 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2025 |