St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Malton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary's creates a happy, caring environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at developing well-rounded pupils through excellent teaching, strong support for individual needs, and a rich programme of activities that builds character and community values. Children develop strong reading skills and a genuine love of learning, supported by knowledgeable staff who have high expectations for every child.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with skilled staff who engage children in meaningful conversations and rich learning experiences
- Strong reading culture with two well-stocked libraries and targeted support for pupils at all reading levels
- Exceptional personal development programme that builds pupils' moral awareness, social skills and understanding of British values
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, with staff acting quickly to identify and address individual needs
- Well-refined curriculum where pupils can recall prior learning and apply knowledge across subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Some recent curriculum changes are not fully embedded yet, meaning pupils' learning is not as deep as it could be in these areas
- Some engagement strategies need to be more consistently applied to help all pupils maintain focus on their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Activities and trips designed to enhance personal development, school clubs
St Mary's is a caring, nurturing school where happy children enjoy learning with very positive attitudes towards their studies. The school provides a wide and balanced curriculum focused on meeting pupils' needs, with staff and families holding high ambitions for pupils to succeed and become caring community members.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
67 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 90%. Maths has declined from 80% to 68%. Writing has improved from 73% to 87%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
225 pupils
236 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Malton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Malton
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.52207%
Overall absence
2.23464%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
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