St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN: 104813 • Nr Wigan WN5 7QJ
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 104813
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744678610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan WN5 7QJ
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Birchley, St. Helens, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender student body of 186 pupils, operating below its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a warm and inclusive environment, guided by its Mission Statement, which emphasizes safety, community, and faith-based values. The core values of integrity, respect, nurture, creativity, and celebration underpin the school's ethos, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who excel academically and socially.
The curriculum at St Mary's covers both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, focusing on a holistic approach to education that includes academic, sporting, musical, and artistic achievements. The school prides itself on creating independent learners who are encouraged to discover their talents and develop a love for learning.
St Mary's actively engages with parents, governors, and the local parish to enhance the educational experience. The governing body plays a vital role in supporting the school's leadership and ensuring high standards of education, contributing to its recognition as an 'outstanding' institution by Ofsted. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.bstm.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Mary's covers both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, focusing on a holistic approach to education that includes academic, sporting, musical, and artistic achievements. The school prides itself on creating independent learners who are encouraged to discover their talents and develop a love for learning.
St Mary's actively engages with parents, governors, and the local parish to enhance the educational experience. The governing body plays a vital role in supporting the school's leadership and ensuring high standards of education, contributing to its recognition as an 'outstanding' institution by Ofsted. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.bstm.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our School Governors (governance)
- Welcome from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Home (other)
- Reception Class (other)
- Year 1 (other)
- Classes (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Uniform Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 186
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 4.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 186 | 103 | 83 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 200 | 110 | 90 | 210 | 6.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 196 | 106 | 90 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 196 | 106 | 90 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 202 | 106 | 96 | 210 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 105 | 99 | 210 | 6.40 |
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