# St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy — Knaresborough, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Helen Tomlinson

## Contact

- **Address:** Tentergate Road, Knaresborough
- **Phone:** 01423 864631
- **Website:** http://www.stmaryscps.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/knaresborough/st-marys-primary-school-knaresborough-a-voluntary-catholic-academy-16813

## About

Every child is precious – each with their own unique set of gifts and talents and we work hard to encourage and support each child as they discover where their strengths lie.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A wonderful school community: St Mary's has been a fantastic school for my child. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are great. We love the woodland classes and the values that the school instills in the children. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about the school: We've had a bit of a mixed experience at St Mary's so far. The teachers are okay, but the school trips and activities have been a bit hit and miss. Still, I think the school has its good points and I'm hoping it will improve. *(Apr 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school with a focus on Catholic values: I'm impressed with the emphasis on Catholic values at St Mary's. The school has a happy and caring atmosphere and the teachers are all very friendly and approachable. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent education and care: My child attended St Mary's for 5 years and had a fantastic time. The education was excellent and the care and support from the teachers was outstanding. *(Jun 2021)*

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