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What is St. Marys CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St. Marys CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is St. Marys CofE Primary School located?

St. Marys CofE Primary School is located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN15 5RL.

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St. Marys CofE Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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St. Marys CofE Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St. Marys CofE Primary School

St. Marys CofE Primary School is a primary academy in Kettering, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, St. Marys CofE Primary School has 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 144 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.3%, 16% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected56%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.7

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St. Marys CofE Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 144 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

St. Marys CofE Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality44/100

Transport access44/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St. Marys CofE Primary School

At St. Marys CofE Primary School, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths.

Attendance at St. Marys CofE Primary School

St. Marys CofE Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St. Marys CofE Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at St. Marys CofE Primary School is 8.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St. Marys CofE Primary School

St. Marys CofE Primary School has 144 pupils on roll.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St. Marys CofE Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

St. Marys CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St. Marys CofE Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St. Marys CofE Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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