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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Stratford-on-Avon, B95 5LTPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

68%

Capacity

90

Pupils

2.7x

Demand

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stratford-on-Avon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Wilson, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 14th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 52 in Stratford-on-Avon.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 12 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (58 responses).

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stratford-on-Avon, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressArden Road, St Mary's Catholic School, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-on-Avon, B95 5LT
HeadteacherAlice Wilson
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils90
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity90 / 132 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)

14th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

2nd of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 5%

1st of 52

In Stratford-on-Avon

Top 5%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

100%

Expected Standard

24%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 113
Expected:100%
Higher:76%
Writing
Expected:100%
Higher:24%
MathsAvg Score: 113
Expected:100%
Higher:76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

58 responses

Would Recommend This School

98%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
8%
Concerns dealt with
52%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumHigh expectationsChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsDanceTennisSwimmingCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubChoirGardeningScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

12

Applications

32

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

16 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% 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 School

St Mary's 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.

Contact Information

01564792316www.stmaryshenley.warwickshire.sch.uk

Arden Road, St Mary's Catholic School, Henley-in-Arden

Stratford-on-Avon, B95 5LT

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Arden Road, St Mary's Catholic School, Henley-in-Arden

Stratford-on-Avon, B95 5LT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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