St Mary's Catholic Primary School
114%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry O'Neill, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7951st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 72 in Nottingham.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 29 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | Beaconsfield Street, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 6FL |
| Headteacher | Kerry O'Neill |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.7% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7951st of 13,686
Nationally
732nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
36th of 72
In Nottingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
60%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
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
Beaconsfield Street, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG7 6FL
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