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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast

Buckfast Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EA

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

163

Ages

3-11

FSM

39.3%

Capacity

110

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2016

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

72.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

67.0%

RWM Combined

61.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast is a primary school in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 163 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EA | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — School remains Good
Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast is a primary school in Buckfastleigh, Devon (TQ11 0EA).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast has around 163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast with other schools?

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