The Cathedral School of St Mary is a Roman Catholic academy. It has about 110 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.