St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a warm, friendly school where the staff and Governors work together to provide a caring and safe environment in which children thrive. We encourage the children to be independent, responsible and enthusiastic learners.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr M. Clephane

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 108 responses • 22.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.4% positive 4.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.4% positive 4.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.8% positive 10.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

89.9% positive 2.7% negative

My child does well at this school

90.8% positive 5.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 108 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

21.5

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

87.0%

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 15, 2022

5.0

"A true community"

We've been so impressed with St Mary's Catholic Primary School. The staff are caring and the facilities are excellent. My child loves the BREW curriculum and the emphasis on faith and values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie T

Parent Feb 5, 2022

4.0

"Some positives, some negatives"

We've had a mixed experience with St Mary's. On the one hand, the teachers are friendly and the facilities are great. However, the school's emphasis on faith can sometimes feel overwhelming for non-Catholic families. My child is still adjusting to the BREW curriculum and sometimes finds it confusing.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Daniel R

Parent Jun 20, 2021

5.0

"Excellent education and values"

My children attended St Mary's and I was consistently impressed with the education they received. The school's focus on the BREW values and the Green Flag award for sustainability was inspiring. My children have gone on to do well in their studies and have a strong sense of social responsibility.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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