St Mary's CofE First Academy
89%
Capacity
88
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE First Academy
St Mary's CofE First Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 99 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE First Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rod Dickson, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Mary's CofE First Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 13 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE First Academy include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St Mary's CofE First Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Marston Road, Wheaton Aston, South Staffordshire, ST19 9PQ |
| Headteacher | Rod Dickson |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 99 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
15
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (87% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marston Road, Wheaton Aston
South Staffordshire, ST19 9PQ
Marston Road, Wheaton Aston
South Staffordshire, ST19 9PQ
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