Special
Ofsted Good
About St Mary's School and 6th Form College
St Mary's Special School & College provides a positive environment for learning in which all children and young people can feel safe, secure and supported in their learning and development.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Natalie Edwards
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
9.0
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
4.9
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-1.32
Progress 8
Well below average
0.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
0.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
10 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Our Amazing Experience at St Mary's"
We moved to St Mary's from a mainstream school and it's been the best decision we've ever made. The school's focus on inclusivity, independence, and preparation for life really resonates with us. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are all so supportive and caring. Our son loves going to school and can't wait to see his friends every day.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Lucy G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2022
5.0
"Fantastic School with a Great Community"
We've been really impressed with St Mary's since our daughter started there. The school's focus on developing the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally, really appeals to us. The facilities are also excellent, and the staff are all so supportive and caring. Our daughter has thrived at the school and we feel like we're part of a really positive community.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sophia L
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2021
4.0
"Excellent School, but Some Room for Improvement"
We have a lot of happy memories of our time at St Mary's. The school's values of inclusivity, empathy, and kindness really shone through in the way the staff treated our daughter. However, we did find the communication from the school to be a bit hit-or-miss at times. Overall, though, we're really grateful for the experience our daughter had.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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