St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

About St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a Church school with 14 classes and an onsite nursery. We have links with St Mary's Church in the centre of town. We welcome visitors and would be pleased to answer any questions you have.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Morwenna Dunstan

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 112 responses • 23.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.8% positive 5.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.4% positive 2.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

80.4% positive 16.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

74.1% positive 14.3% negative

My child does well at this school

88.4% positive 9.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 112 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

21.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

53.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily M

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

My child has been at St Mary's for 3 years and it's been an absolute pleasure. The school's values of kindness, respect and responsibility are truly embedded in every aspect of the school. The teachers are passionate, supportive and dedicated to providing a well-rounded education. We've also been impressed by the facilities, especially the outdoor play areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"A Great School with Minor Issues"

We've been impressed by the school's extracurricular activities, such as the football club and sewing club, which have helped our child develop new skills and interests. However, we've also experienced some minor issues with communication from the school, which has been frustrating at times. Overall, we're pleased with the education and care our child has received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel G

Parent Jan 10, 2022

5.0

"An Amazing School Community"

My child has only just started at St Mary's, but we've already been impressed by the school's warm and welcoming community. The teachers are friendly and approachable, and the facilities are excellent. We've also been pleased with the school's emphasis on values such as kindness and respect.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Care"

I have two children who attended St Mary's and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The school's curriculum is engaging and challenging, and the teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to support their students. The school's community is also very welcoming and inclusive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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