St Mary's RC Primary School
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Isabel Borriello, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9955th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 69 in Dudley.
St Mary's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 18 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St Mary's RC 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mill Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2TH |
| Headteacher | Isabel Borriello |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9955th of 13,686
Nationally
1020th of 1,378
In West Midlands
44th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
53%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Street, Brierley Hill
Dudley, DY5 2TH
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