How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located at Holden Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5LN.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Holden Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5LN

Good

Inspected 8 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

215

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 215 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 215 / 236 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.6%

Free school meals

4.8%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

14.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

15.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

11.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

£42,801

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,912 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,790

Spend per pupil

£6,913

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Holden Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5LN
Phone: 01946830433
Headteacher: D Douglas
Website: http://www.stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).
How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located at Holden Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5LN.

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