St Mary's Catholic Primary School
75%
Capacity
79
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer-Claire Lockley, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 764th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 18 in South Staffordshire.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 8 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St Mary's Catholic Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wharf Lane, Stafford, South Staffordshire, ST19 9BG |
| Headteacher | Jennifer-Claire Lockley |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 106 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
764th of 13,686
Nationally
71st of 1,378
In West Midlands
2nd of 18
In South Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
85%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
24
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wharf Lane, Stafford
South Staffordshire, ST19 9BG
Wharf Lane, Stafford
South Staffordshire, ST19 9BG
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