St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is an academy converter in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 87 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of PLYMOUTH CAST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

87 / 175 (50%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 May 2023

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

Old Mill Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX

Phone

01258820417

Headteacher

Sharon Betts

Website

http://www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is an academy converter in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull has 87 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023).

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

67% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

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

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is located at Old Mill Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX.