St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN: 114570 • Brighton BN41 1LB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 114570
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Clayton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273418416
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Brighton BN41 1LB
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Brighton, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 218 pupils and currently serves 212 students. The school fosters a family atmosphere rooted in Christian values, aiming to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually. The ethos is centered around the mission statement of "Love, Learn, Laugh, and Live," emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and the holistic development of each child.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and relevant, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. The school prioritises high expectations and personal growth, helping students develop their natural talents while becoming independent learners. The commitment to safeguarding and welfare is paramount, with all staff dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.
St Mary's actively involves parents and the local parish in the educational journey, reinforcing the importance of community support in achieving success. The school is part of the Sussex Coast Teaching School Alliance, which enhances professional development and supports other schools, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and relevant, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. The school prioritises high expectations and personal growth, helping students develop their natural talents while becoming independent learners. The commitment to safeguarding and welfare is paramount, with all staff dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.
St Mary's actively involves parents and the local parish in the educational journey, reinforcing the importance of community support in achieving success. The school is part of the Sussex Coast Teaching School Alliance, which enhances professional development and supports other schools, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Report (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Tiered Approach to Pupil Premium (download)
- Whole School Curriculum Overview (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy Statement (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Luke's Primary School (76.3)
- Downs Infant School (70.1)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- Balfour Primary School (67.9)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 29.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 97 | 115 | 218 | 29.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 101 | 111 | 218 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 203 | 87 | 116 | 218 | 23.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 203 | 87 | 116 | 218 | 23.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 94 | 114 | 218 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 104 | 109 | 218 | 16.90 |
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