St Mary's CofE (A) First School
About St Mary's CofE (A) First School
If you're a parent considering St Mary's CofE (A) First School, the feedback from other families is a strong place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, a very high 92% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That confidence is backed up by some notably positive individual scores: 99% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 98% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For its 2025/26 reception intake, St Mary's received 80 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those 80 applications, 43 were first-preference choices, and all 43 received an offer. So while getting a place isn't guaranteed, the data suggests that families who really want to come here are often successful.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 78 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
8 May 2025Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:30-17:30
Source: st-marys-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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