St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

About St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

We are a close-knit community who look out for each other to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive and be the best that they can be. Our core values of respect, friendship, trust, truthfulness, forgiveness and perseverance underpin all of the work that we do.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Laura Watts

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

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

3.1

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 4

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Helen T

Parent Jun 10, 2022

3.0

"Good, but could be better"

We've been at St Mary's for 3 years now and while we've had some great experiences, we've also experienced some issues with communication between teachers and parents. The school's facilities are lovely, but we've had some concerns about the quality of some of the teaching.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Oliver H

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"A true gem of a school"

We were blown away by the warmth and welcome we received when we first visited St Mary's. The staff are genuinely passionate about their work and the children's well-being. The school's commitment to providing a Christian education is also a major draw for us as a family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"A wonderful school for our children"

We have been part of the St Mary's community for 6 years now and it has been an absolute joy. The school's emphasis on core values such as respect, friendship and trust is evident in everything they do. The facilities are also brilliant, our children love spending time in the playground and attending the weekly assemblies.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca S

Parent Jul 20, 2020

4.0

"A great education for our children"

We had the pleasure of having our children at St Mary's for 4 years and we couldn't be happier with the education they received. The school's emphasis on academic achievement and personal development is impressive. We also appreciated the regular updates and communication from the teachers.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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