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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,435
of 13,686 nationally

About Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 30 first-preference applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning every family who put it first secured a spot. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 45 applications for those 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. This demand suggests a solid local reputation. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school retained its Good rating across all five graded categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That consistency matters to parents, and the school also offers a nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single setting from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWellington Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX
HeadteacherJoseph O'Connor
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)45.1%
School Capacity237 / 210 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketGymnasticsCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChoirGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: saintmarysprimarygrimsby.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.