Is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 36th of 45 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 41% of pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 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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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Wellington Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JX

Local ranking36th of 45 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 41.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 48.0%
Maths (Expected): 48.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 237
Boys: 111 (50%)
Girls: 110 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (105% full)
SEND: 18.1%
FSM Eligible: 46.0%
EAL: 28.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,609/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.4%
Black African: 17.3%
White Other: 12.2%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Black Other: 1.3%

57.4%

White British

17.3%

Black African

12.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01472357982

OConnorJ@smp.nelcmail.co.uk

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Wellington Street

Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 139009
UKPRN: 10039589
Establishment No.: 2010
Trust: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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