Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
113%
Capacity
237
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph O'Connor, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12435th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wellington Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX |
| Headteacher | Joseph O'Connor |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.1% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12435th of 13,686
Nationally
1367th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
39th of 42
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
40%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wellington Street, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX
Wellington Street, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX
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