St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
97%
Capacity
292
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 292 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Bishop, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 56 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 3 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (121 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rook Tree Lane, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4DL |
| Headteacher | Sam Bishop |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 292 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 292 / 300 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
121 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rook Tree Lane, Hitchin
Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4DL
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