St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
76%
Capacity
159
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stratford-on-Avon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 159 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Chadbourne, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 14 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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, Southam include Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stratford-on-Avon, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam is one of the options available in the West 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 | Daventry Road, Southam, Stratford-on-Avon, CV47 1PS |
| Headteacher | Rachel Chadbourne |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 210 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Daventry Road, Southam
Stratford-on-Avon, CV47 1PS
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