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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Newsletter 25th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Wootton Community Primary School (65.8)
- Binstead Primary School (65.3)
- Haylands Primary School (62.3)
- St Helens Primary School (61.3)
- Greenmount Primary School (48.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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