St Mary's Catholic Primary School
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School sits within Sandwell, a local authority with 92 primary schools, and ranks 37th among them. That places it in the bottom half of the LA table, though it's worth noting that the top three peers in the area — Grove Vale Primary School, Burnt Tree Primary School and St Pauls Church of England Academy — all score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is oversubscribed for its 30 Reception places in 2025/26, with 54 total applications and 32 first-preference requests, giving a ratio of 1.8 applicants per place. That level of demand suggests local families see something worthwhile here, even if the raw ranking doesn't put it among Sandwell's elite. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it's led by headteacher Amy Pritchard. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in 2015.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 26 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: stmaryswednesbury.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights