St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall

About St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall

A friendly, caring school with high expectations for all our pupils, celebrating God's presence in our lives and the uniqueness of each individual child.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs S Foster

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 63 responses • 32.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.9% positive 3.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.5% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.7% positive 4.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.8% positive 1.6% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 63 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

8.8

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

77.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Community"

I've been thoroughly impressed with St Marys ever since my child joined the school. The values of kindness, respect, and forgiveness are palpable and evident in every interaction. My child has grown significantly and made lasting friendships. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are excellent. We're so grateful to be part of this lovely school community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Jan 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings about St Marys"

We've had a mixed experience at St Marys. The teachers are dedicated, and the facilities are nice. However, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep them informed about their child's progress. We also had some issues with the school's STEM programs. Despite this, our child is happy, and we appreciate the school's emphasis on kindness and respect.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Lucy H

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful Education and Extra-Curricular Activities"

We moved away from the area, but we still talk about our wonderful experience at St Marys. The education was exceptional, and the teachers were always available to support our child. The extra-curricular activities, such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning and the Fairtrade Fortnight Assembly, were fantastic and gave our child valuable experiences. We highly recommend St Marys to anyone seeking a well-rounded education!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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