St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 118195 • Ryde PO33 1LJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
118195
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
47.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Margaret Sanderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01983562000
Website
Visit
Address
Ampthill Road, Ryde PO33 1LJ

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 167 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school embraces a strong Catholic ethos, guided by its mission and commitment to Catholic social teaching, which informs its values and community engagement. The school aims to foster a nurturing environment that promotes both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating a variety of subjects and learning experiences. Parents can access detailed curriculum leaflets to stay informed about what their children are learning. The school also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that students develop a sense of citizenship and respect for diversity.

St Mary's is dedicated to supporting all students, including those eligible for free school meals, with 23.4% of the pupil population benefiting from this provision. The school community is actively involved in shaping a positive learning environment, and feedback from families highlights the supportive and inclusive atmosphere at St Mary's. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Isle of Wight
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
167
Boys
95
Girls
72
FSM %
23.40
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Isle of Wight

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 167 95 72 210 23.40
2024-09-11 185 103 82 210 15.70
2023-09-11 184 94 90 210 15.80
2022-09-11 184 94 90 210 15.80
2021-09-11 180 95 85 210 14.40
2020-09-11 192 95 97 210 10.90

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