St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

About St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

We offer every child a rich and inspiring environment where they can flourish academically, spiritually, and socially. Our dedicated staff are passionate about creating the very best primary school experience—one that nurtures each child's unique potential and encourages them to become confident, compassionate, and curious learners.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Peebles

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 247 responses • 59% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.4% positive 1.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.4% positive 1.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.4% positive 1.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

93.9% positive 3.6% negative

My child does well at this school

96% positive 2.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 247 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

19.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

67.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

81.0%

Reading

Avg score: 107.0

76.0%

Maths

Avg score: 105.0

89.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

D

David M

Parent Feb 10, 2023

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We've had a mixed experience at St Polycarp's. The school's facilities are great and the teachers are passionate, but I'm not entirely satisfied with the school's communication. Sometimes it feels like they're not keeping us informed about what's happening in the classroom.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily F

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

We've had a fantastic experience at St Polycarp's. My child loves the school's welcoming community and feels safe and supported every day. The teachers are passionate and the facilities are great.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachael T

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Excellent Catholic Values"

As a former parent at St Polycarp's, I was impressed by the school's commitment to Catholic values. The school's daily Mass and prayer sessions were a great way to instill faith in my child. The teachers were also very supportive and helped my child develop a love for learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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