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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Cumberland, CA14 5LNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#8,934
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Cumberland is a state-funded primary that serves a notably diverse intake. With 215 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, it operates slightly below its maximum, leaving some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.7%, which is significantly higher than the national average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 25 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants receiving offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.67, meaning the school is popular but not wildly oversubscribed. As a Roman Catholic school, it will prioritise children from practising Catholic families, though the admissions data suggests most local families who put it first do get in. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, which may appeal to working parents looking for continuity through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHolden Road, Harrington, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5LN
HeadteacherD Douglas
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)44.7%
School Capacity215 / 236 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingNetballTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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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.