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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Cornwall, PL31 1LWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,791
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Bodmin is a state primary with a Roman Catholic character that is running very close to capacity, with 234 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.2%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 60 applications for just 28 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.14 applicants per place. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which indicates that while the school is popular, families who put it first are likely to secure a place. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which can be a practical advantage for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW
HeadteacherTim Moran
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils234
Free School Meals (FSM)27.2%
School Capacity234 / 240 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: st-marys-bod.cornwall.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

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