St Mary's Catholic Primary School
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that currently educates 406 pupils against a capacity of 455, meaning it operates at roughly 89% of its maximum. The school serves a community where 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools and suggests a significant proportion of families face economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 92 applications for 52 places, with 51 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 1.77 applicants per place, a clear signal that local parents see it as a desirable option. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families settle their children into the setting early. Oversubscribed and with a Catholic character, St Mary's draws families who value a faith-based education within the state system, and its intake reflects a genuine mix of backgrounds.
Key Details
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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