The Cathedral School of St Mary
91%
Capacity
108
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Cathedral School of St Mary
The Cathedral School of St Mary is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 108 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated The Cathedral School of St Mary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Roisin Wright, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11826th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 65 in Plymouth.
The Cathedral School of St Mary is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 12 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
The Cathedral School of St Mary parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (27 responses).
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 The Cathedral School of St Mary include Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, The Cathedral School of St Mary is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cecil Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5HW |
| Headteacher | Roisin Wright |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.9% |
| School Capacity | 108 / 119 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11826th of 13,686
Nationally
1184th of 1,469
In South West
58th of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cecil Street, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL1 5HW
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