St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
94%
Capacity
584
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 584 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 622 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cathryn Wright, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11883rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 104th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Crewe include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is one of the options available in the North 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 | Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8AD |
| Headteacher | Cathryn Wright |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 584 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 584 / 622 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11883rd of 13,686
Nationally
1752nd of 2,065
In North West
104th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
44%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
111
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe
Cheshire East, CW2 8AD
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