St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 244 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Sweeney-McGinty, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4227th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 72 in Nottingham.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 16 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 5RS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Sweeney-McGinty |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 244 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4227th of 13,686
Nationally
376th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 72
In Nottingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
70%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG5 5RS
Mildenhall Crescent, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG5 5RS
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