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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Nottingham, NG5 5RSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#4,227
of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a popular choice among Nottingham families, with a clear signal of demand in its most recent admissions round. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.94. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while competition exists, those who put the school first stand a strong chance. The school’s parentView data isn’t available in the current dataset, but the high application numbers alone indicate a positive local reputation. With a capacity of 244 and 229 pupils on roll, the school is running close to full, which further underscores its appeal. As a Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, it serves a diverse community, with 19.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that reflects the broader Nottingham area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMildenhall Crescent, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 5RS
HeadteacherSarah Sweeney-McGinty
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity229 / 244 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:45

Source: st-margaretclitherow.nottingham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.