Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
82%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 244 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Amy Butterfield, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8493rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 74th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 24 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1HT |
| Headteacher | Amy Butterfield |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 244 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8493rd of 13,686
Nationally
1209th of 2,065
In North West
74th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton
Cheshire East, CW12 1HT
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