St Mary's Catholic Primary School
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School sits within the Staffordshire local authority, one of 308 primary schools in the area. It is a state-funded, mixed Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher James Shingler. While the school holds a Good Ofsted rating, it is not among the very highest-ranked primaries in the local authority. The top-performing peers in Staffordshire, according to local rankings, include St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School — all of which share a perfect ranking score of 100. St Mary's, by contrast, does not appear in that top tier, which gives parents a useful benchmark when comparing options. The school is located in the Cannock Chase borough, within the West Midlands region, and its religious character as Roman Catholic may appeal to families seeking a faith-based education. With a school capacity of 210, it is a relatively small primary, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.
Key Details
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Source: st-marys-cannock.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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