St Mary's Catholic Primary
URN: 112898 • Chesterfield S40 4ST
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary
- URN
- 112898
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246232170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cross Street, Chesterfield S40 4ST
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 419 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, guided by shared Gospel values. The ethos of St Mary’s is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus, promoting a strong sense of community and moral development through high-quality Religious Education and active participation in collective worship.
The curriculum at St Mary’s is designed to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. The school employs innovative teaching strategies, such as Kagan methods and Thinking Maps, to encourage active participation and deep thinking. Support for pupils is prioritized, with immediate assistance offered to those who require it, ensuring that all children can progress without falling behind.
St Mary's values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is essential for educational success. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and welcoming atmosphere, inviting prospective parents to visit and experience the vibrant school life firsthand.
The curriculum at St Mary’s is designed to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. The school employs innovative teaching strategies, such as Kagan methods and Thinking Maps, to encourage active participation and deep thinking. Support for pupils is prioritized, with immediate assistance offered to those who require it, ensuring that all children can progress without falling behind.
St Mary's values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is essential for educational success. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and welcoming atmosphere, inviting prospective parents to visit and experience the vibrant school life firsthand.
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- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Termly Overviews (other)
- Termly & Yearly Overviews (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
- Hady Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 14.80
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 193 | 226 | 420 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 418 | 187 | 231 | 420 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 423 | 196 | 227 | 420 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 423 | 196 | 227 | 420 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 195 | 223 | 420 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 418 | 207 | 211 | 420 | 11.00 |
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