St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 401 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of PLYMOUTH CAST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

401 / 420 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Devon Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3QQ

Phone

01202676207

Headteacher

Clare Tickel

Website

www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole has 401 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is part of PLYMOUTH CAST.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is located at Devon Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3QQ.