St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots

Parents at St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots are overwhelmingly positive, with 85% saying they would recommend the school, based on the most recent Parent View responses. That said, the picture is nuanced. While 92% of respondents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 93% feel their child is safe, a notable 31% disagree that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 8% strongly disagree that concerns are dealt with properly. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 16 applications for just 8 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, with all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. With only 70 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is a small school with plenty of room to grow, and its Church of England character is central to its identity. The headteacher is Lisa King.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also Good, and early years provision rated Good. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous graded inspection in 2018, when it was rated Inadequate. At Key Stage 2, results are mixed. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 43%, well below the local authority average of 58%. In maths, 86% met the expected standard, but only 57% did so in reading and 71% in writing. No pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. Average scores were 102 in maths and 103 in reading. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom 12% of primary schools for its combined expected standard score, and within Huntingdonshire it sits 47th out of 55 schools.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, athletics, cricket, dance and cross country, and there are clubs for gardening, drama and book club. SEND provision is listed for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. With 40% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged community. It has a nursery provision for children aged three and over. This is a small, oversubscribed Church of England primary that has improved its Ofsted rating significantly but faces clear academic challenges, particularly in reading and writing. It will suit families who value a close-knit, faith-based setting and are comfortable with a school that is still working to raise attainment.

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