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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Swires Road, Halifax, HX1 2ER

A Good-rated primary school in Halifax where 62% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

287

Ages

4-11

FSM

27.5%

Capacity

315

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

78.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 287 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Swires Road, Halifax, HX1 2ER | More schools in Calderdale

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2025 — Good
Nov 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Oct 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 87% of parents would recommend St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale (HX1 2ER).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy has around 287 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy with other schools?

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