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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Wychavon, WR12 7DZPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3235 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a small, mixed state primary in Wychavon, Worcestershire, currently teaching 84 pupils against a capacity of 105. That leaves around a fifth of its spaces unfilled, which is notable given the school's popularity at the admissions gate. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for its 15 Reception places, with all 15 first-preference families offered a spot — an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. This suggests a steady, local demand rather than a scramble. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6%, well below the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school's Roman Catholic character is woven into its fabric, with a chapel on site, and the headteacher is Owen Finnegan. While the school isn't full, its first-preference fill rate and modest oversubscription point to a settled, community-focused school that families in the area actively choose.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLeamington Road, Broadway, Wychavon, WR12 7DZ
HeadteacherOwen Finnegan
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)6.0%
School Capacity84 / 105 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceGymnasticsTennisRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco ClubArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: smb.magnificat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.