St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is a primary academy in Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber. 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 Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 194 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.4%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
65% met the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 11.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy has 194 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy'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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
53/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
22/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Knaresborough Rail Station
0.5km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
96%
Child is Happy
68%
Child Feels Safe
70%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.