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The Cathedral School of St Mary

Plymouth, PL1 5HWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#11,826
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCecil Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5HW
HeadteacherRoisin Wright
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils108
Free School Meals (FSM)50.9%
School Capacity108 / 119 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From 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

5
LibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubBook ClubChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cathedral School of St Mary

The Cathedral School of St Mary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.