# St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy — Derby, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs P Chapman

## Contact

- **Address:** St. Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Broadway, Derby, DE22 1AU
- **Phone:** 01332 554831
- **Website:** https://www.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-marys-catholic-voluntary-academy-20057

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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! *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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! *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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! *(Mar 2020)*

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