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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Wharf Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG

Good

Inspected 6 April 2022

Good
Ofsted
86%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
79
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 79 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Staffordshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
79 / 106 (75%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 April 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.1%
Free school meals
2.2%
EAL
0%
SEN support
13.9%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

86%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
112
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

5
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
15.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
2.16
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£43,862
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↓ −£2,553 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,291
Spend per pupil
£8,329
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Wharf Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG
Phone
01902850261
Headteacher
Tamsin Davis

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Principal
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 79 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 April 2022).
How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
86% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located at Wharf Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG.

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