St Mary's Catholic Primary
About St Mary's Catholic Primary
St Mary's Catholic Primary in Chesterfield is a school that local families clearly want to get into. With 419 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is effectively full, and the 2025/26 admissions data tells a story of significant demand: 103 applications for just 60 places, and 59 of those were first-preference choices. The oversubscription ratio of 1.72 means nearly two families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.8%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. As a Roman Catholic state primary, its religious character will be a key factor for many families, and the school's popularity indicates it holds strong appeal within that community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (20 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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