St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
98%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tim Moran, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4791st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW |
| Headteacher | Tim Moran |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.2% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 240 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4791st of 13,686
Nationally
425th of 1,469
In South West
57th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin
Cornwall, PL31 1LW
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin
Cornwall, PL31 1LW
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