St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
112%
Capacity
472
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 472 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Clephane, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% 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 289th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 73 in Sunderland.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 59 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (108 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Sunderland include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Meadowside, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 7QN |
| Headteacher | Martin Clephane |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 472 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 472 / 420 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Dec 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
289th of 13,686
Nationally
14th of 677
In North East
2nd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
108 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
103
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Meadowside, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR2 7QN
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