St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
94%
Capacity
204
Pupils
0.9x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 216 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Perrett, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12933rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 27 in Wyre Forest.
The school has 21 places available and received 19 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
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 (VA) Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY10 2LX |
| Headteacher | Sarah Perrett |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.7% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 216 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12933rd of 13,686
Nationally
1324th of 1,378
In West Midlands
26th of 27
In Wyre Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
28%
'23/24
36%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/2621
19
Places Available
More places available than applications received
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (89% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stoney Lane, Kidderminster
Wyre Forest, DY10 2LX
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