Is St Mary's Catholic Primary a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 105th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Primary starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic Primary

Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST

Local ranking105th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 419
Boys: 204 (47%)
Girls: 229 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (103% full)
SEND: 11.2%
FSM Eligible: 14.8%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,149/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.1%
White Other: 7.2%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Black African: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%

76.1%

White British

7.2%

White Other

3.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01246232170

info@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Cross Street

Chesterfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112898
UKPRN: 10069802
Establishment No.: 3502

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