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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Goodgraded 12/11/2019Ages 4–11194 pupilsRoman Catholic
Knaresborough, HG5 9BG
North Yorkshire

St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Knaresborough, within the North Yorkshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 194 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/11/2019, St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Knaresborough can view St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 12/11/2019

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals18.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in KnaresboroughSee the full area report for HG5 9BG