Primary
Ofsted Good
About St Philomena's Primary School
We believe that God is at the centre of everything that happens in our school. We are a happy, caring and welcoming community, where the learning environment and the wide range of opportunities offered, help every child reach their full potential and make the most of the gifts and talents given to them by God.
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Key Facts
Students
200
Head/Principal
Veronica Maher
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.7
Teaching Quality
4.3
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.7
Facilities
4.3
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
9.2
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
66.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St Philomena's Primary School has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
E
Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 15, 2022
5.0
"Our Happy Experience at St Philomena's"
We've been so impressed with the welcoming community at St Philomena's. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child loves attending the after-school clubs and is thriving academically.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
C
Caitlin L
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 12, 2022
4.0
"Room for Improvement"
While we appreciate St Philomena's commitment to its Catholic values, we feel the school could do more to engage with parents. Communication can be hit-or-miss, and we've had some issues with the school's admissions process. Still, our child is happy and thriving.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
O
Oliver J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 22, 2021
5.0
"Exceptional Education and Care"
We chose St Philomena's for its strong Catholic ethos and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. We've been blown away by the teachers' passion and dedication, and our child's progress has been fantastic.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
A
Ava K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2020
4.0
"A Great Foundation for Life"
Although our child has moved on, we're still grateful for the wonderful experience they had at St Philomena's. The school's values and sense of community really helped shape their character, and we'll always be thankful for that.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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