St Mary's Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
406
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 455 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Denise Mellor, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6117th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 52 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 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, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TA |
| Headteacher | Denise Mellor |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 455 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6117th of 13,686
Nationally
601st of 1,378
In West Midlands
21st of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
65%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TA
Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TA
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