Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 194th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DG

Local ranking194th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 175
Boys: 80 (52%)
Girls: 75 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (74% full)
SEND: 20.6%
FSM Eligible: 15.4%
EAL: 21.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,211/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.8%
White Other: 11.5%
Mixed Other: 6.3%
Asian Indian: 5.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.9%
Black African: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%

67.8%

White British

11.5%

White Other

6.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01502565384

headteacher@stmarysrcps.org

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Kirkley Cliff Road

Lowestoft, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 142806
UKPRN: 10056455
Establishment No.: 3335
Trust: ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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