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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 181 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 (16 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.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located at St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF

Good

Inspected 16 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

181

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Deal, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 181 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 181 / 210 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33.5%

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

12.7%

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)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

9.0%

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.

8.93

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

20.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

6.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£42,226

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,017 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£10,006

Spend per pupil

£11,724

Income per pupil

68%

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: St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF
Phone: 01304375046
Headteacher: Karen Riddell
Website: www.stmarysdeal.co.uk/

Academy Trust

KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP →

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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 an academy converter in Deal, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 181 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 (16 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.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located at St Richard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF.

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