Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough "Good", the school is led by headteacher Priscilla Jordan, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8708th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 45 in Charnwood.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 22 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hastings Street, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 5AX |
| Headteacher | Priscilla Jordan |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8708th of 13,686
Nationally
814th of 1,353
In East Midlands
34th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
57%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hastings Street, Loughborough
Charnwood, LE11 5AX
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