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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1LB
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic primary school maintained by the local authority (Brighton and Hove). It has about 210 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Environment.
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Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is excellent, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is poor.
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