St Mary's Catholic Primary School
106%
Capacity
222
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 Tewkesbury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Jordan, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2477th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 24 in Tewkesbury.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
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 Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tewkesbury, St Mary's Catholic Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, GL3 1HU |
| Headteacher | Liam Jordan |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 210 (106% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2477th of 13,686
Nationally
207th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 24
In Tewkesbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
76%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed29
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% 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
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Contact Information
Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester
Tewkesbury, GL3 1HU
Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester
Tewkesbury, GL3 1HU
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