St Mary's Catholic Primary School
109%
Capacity
228
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 Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% 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 Victoria McBrown, it falls under Thurrock local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 541st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 39 in Thurrock.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 25 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Tilbury, Thurrock, RM18 7QH |
| Headteacher | Victoria McBrown |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
541st of 13,686
Nationally
52nd of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 39
In Thurrock
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
87%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Tilbury
Thurrock, RM18 7QH
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