Is St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Margaret Clitherow 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).

Back

St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

Q: What are St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Monkswood Lane, (Off Monkswood Way), Stevenage, SG2 8QJ

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024.

Continues from St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School (URN 117474) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 233
Capacity: 236 (0% full)
SEND: 13.3%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 29.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 11.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,284/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.5%
White Other: 17.6%
Black Other: 7.7%
Black African: 6.0%
Asian Other: 5.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 5.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.4%

42.5%

White British

17.6%

White Other

7.7%

Black Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01438352863

Visit website

Monkswood Lane

Stevenage, East of England

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 152574
UKPRN: 10101180
Establishment No.: 3397
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

Common questions about St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

Explore schools in Stevenage

Often compared with

Parents weighing up St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School usually look at the nearest primary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.