St Mary's Church of England Primary School
106%
Capacity
223
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joy Burgess, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9463rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 21 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Cundy Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S6 2WJ |
| Headteacher | Joy Burgess |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9463rd of 13,686
Nationally
1013th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
60th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cundy Street, Sheffield
Sheffield, S6 2WJ
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