St Mary's Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirstie Yuen, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11231st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 118th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 16 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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 include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Woodside Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX |
| Headteacher | Kirstie Yuen |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11231st of 13,686
Nationally
1078th of 1,353
In East Midlands
118th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodside Way, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX
Woodside Way, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX
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