About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary’s is a small, thriving village school located in Mucklestone. The school provides a warm, nurturing environment, for pupils aged 3-11 years old, that enables children to grow into confident and articulate young people. Academically our students consistently achieve above the national average in national tests.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sharon Mannering

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.7
Teaching Quality 4.3
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
2.3
Teachers (FTE)

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

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Reviews 4

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Emily B Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Wonderful experience for our children"

We've been at St Mary's for 5 years now and it's been an amazing journey. The school provides a warm and nurturing environment that encourages our children to grow into confident and articulate young people. The before and after school clubs are a lifesaver for working parents like us.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rebecca H Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent preparation for high school"

St Mary's has been a fantastic school for our child, providing a solid academic foundation and a range of extracurricular activities. The school's focus on confidence-building and leadership skills has prepared them well for the challenges of high school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah J Unconfirmed
Parent Jan 1, 2022
4.0

"Good but some areas for improvement"

We've been at St Mary's for a year now and overall it's been a positive experience. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents, particularly in terms of communication. The facilities are great and the teachers are friendly and approachable.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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David W Unconfirmed
Parent May 1, 2021
5.0

"Excellent education and values"

My child has now moved on to secondary school but I still appreciate the great foundation they received at St Mary's. The school's focus on Christian values and collective worship had a positive impact on their development. I would highly recommend the school to any parent in the area.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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