The Cathedral School of St Mary
About The Cathedral School of St Mary
The Cathedral School of St Mary is a Roman Catholic primary in Plymouth, serving 108 pupils from ages 4 to 11. It sits within a local authority that contains 69 primary schools, of which nine hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself ranks 58th in Plymouth on the key stage 2 reading, writing and maths expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. Its top-performing local peers include Tor Bridge Primary School, Elburton Primary School and Hooe Primary Academy, all of which score higher on the same metric. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 31 applications for 12 places and 12 first-preference offers, giving a ratio of 2.58 applicants per place. This level of demand suggests that for families who share the school's Catholic character, it remains a popular choice despite its middling academic ranking.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 27 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
29 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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.
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