St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

About St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

A happy and purposeful Catholic Primary School and Nursery, 'the greenest school in the UK'. We strive to develop our inclusivity to a highly successful level, and have seized many opportunities to open up the school to parents, to the parishes and to the local community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs P Chapman

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

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

17.8

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

71.0%

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 B

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"A True Community Spirit"

I was blown away by the sense of community at St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy. My child has thrived in the happy and purposeful environment, and I've made some great friends along the way. The new build is fantastic, and the teachers are dedicated to their work. We feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca G

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

St Mary's has been a game-changer for our family. The teachers are incredibly supportive, and the values-based programs have really helped my child develop a strong sense of self. We love the green initiatives, too - it's wonderful to see a school making a real difference in the community!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Alicia W

Parent Jan 20, 2022

4.0

"A Few Growing Pains"

We've had a mixed experience with St Mary's so far. The facilities are amazing, and the teachers are generally great. However, we've had a few issues with communication and organisation. We're hoping that these will be ironed out as the school continues to grow and develop.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Helen D

Parent Mar 1, 2020

4.0

"A Great Education in a Catholic Environment"

I was worried that our family would struggle with the Catholic ethos, but the staff and governors at St Mary's made us feel so welcome. My child received an excellent education and made some wonderful friends. The open days are a great way to get a feel for the school before applying - we highly recommend them!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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