St Mary's Catholic Primary
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Capacity
419
Pupils
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Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary
St Mary's Catholic Primary is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Brown, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5344th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 25 in Chesterfield.
St Mary's Catholic Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 60 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cross Street, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S40 4ST |
| Headteacher | Nicola Brown |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5344th of 13,686
Nationally
475th of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 25
In Chesterfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
103
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary
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Contact Information
Cross Street, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S40 4ST
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