St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
246
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/10/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
37%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Cobden Road
Worthing
BN11 4BD
01903234115

School Description

Pupils enjoy their lessons and love finding out as much as they can. Teachers capture pupils’ imagination. They do this through ‘stunning starts’ and ‘fabulous finishes to learning’. Pupils are eager to rise to their teachers’ expectations that they will always do their best. Pupils feel very safe in their school. They describe the school as a place where they are cared for. They know that adults are looking out for them. Pupils also know that they can go to their teachers for help at any time. Bullying hardly happens but pupils say that if it does, staff sort it out straightaway. As one parent said, ‘Teachers all care about the children and want them to be the best they can be.’ Pupils behave well. They treat everyone with respect and kindness. They understand the school rules and faithfully follow them. At social times, pupils enjoy the varied activities that are available. The school is a warm and welcoming community where pupils and teachers work in a happy and harmonious way. Its motto of ‘living, loving, learning’ sums up the school’s values very well. As one pupil explained, ‘St Mary’s is like family and that’s why I love it so much.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The school provides pupils with a broad curriculum. Leaders are ambitious for what they want pupils to learn. They have ensured that plans for English and mathematics are clear. Teachers’ expertise in knowing what to teach, how and when is growing. As a result, pupils are doing better than before in their reading, writing and mathematics. Leaders concentrate their efforts on enriching pupils’ learning and developing their knowledge and skills across a wide range of subjects. Not all areas of the curriculum are fully developed, but this work is well under way alongside further training for staff. For instance, teachers have sequenced learning in history. As a result, pupils have a grasp of historical periods as well as key facts. They remember what they learn and use this knowledge to make useful connections. Teachers support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with close care and attention. Adults support pupils with well-judged resources and guidance. This means pupils with SEND are able to take part in the full range of learning. Leaders have made sure that a clear programme for teaching phonics is in place. This gets pupils off to a purposeful start in reading. Children learn phonics early on in Reception Year, which they love. Leaders have made effective improvements to how pupils develop their reading skills. Teachers spot any pupils who fall behind through regular checks. Pupils receive the right support to develop their reading. As a result, more pupils are learning to read quicker than before. Leaders are determined to improve the rate of reading progress even further. Inspection report: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School 16–17 October 2019 2 Leaders have introduced pupils to a rich range of books throughout the school. Many pupils talk about how much they love reading. Year 3 pupils were eager to tell inspectors about the amazing facts they had read about the Romans. Pupils are proud of how much they read. They value the knowledge they gain as a result. The early years provides pupils with a strong start to their education. The early years curriculum is well organised. Teachers pace the learning to suit each child. In this way, children learn well from the moment they begin school. They are calm, confident and settled. Pupils’ good behaviour means that everyone can get on with their work. Pupils love expanding their knowledge through trips they go on. For instance, they were full of the facts they had gained from their recent trip to Arundel Castle. Back at school, they used what they had learned not only in their history lessons, but also in their story writing. Pupils say that they have plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life. Teachers encourage them to take up roles such as house captains and learning ushers. Pupils take part in fundraising events. In assemblies, pupils have moments of reflection as well as opportunities to celebrate achievements. Pupils learn the difference between right and wrong. The trust leaders with the headteacher have brought about many improvements at the school. Every pupil matters to them. This is clear in their every action. All staff share their vision. Governors work to ensure that every pupil receives the best quality of education possible. Staff feel very supported by leaders. Many believe they have become better teachers because of this support.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>13, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 32 responses up to 16-10-2019

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