St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Worthing
URN: 126042 • Worthing BN11 4BD
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Worthing
- URN
- 126042
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Hardy (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cobden Road, Worthing BN11 4BD
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Worthing is a voluntary aided school that serves a diverse community of 281 pupils, with a capacity for 315. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential, emphasizing individual needs and strengths. As part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, St Mary's welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be rich and balanced, encouraging pupils to investigate, research, and explore various subjects. The school aims to equip students with essential skills for the future while promoting high aspirations and expectations. This approach is supported by a mastery and curiosity curriculum that prioritises active learning and critical thinking.
St Mary's also offers wrap-around care through co-curricular clubs and dedicated Sunrise and Sunset clubs, catering to the needs of working parents. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement, with open days available for prospective families to experience the school's ethos firsthand.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be rich and balanced, encouraging pupils to investigate, research, and explore various subjects. The school aims to equip students with essential skills for the future while promoting high aspirations and expectations. This approach is supported by a mastery and curiosity curriculum that prioritises active learning and critical thinking.
St Mary's also offers wrap-around care through co-curricular clubs and dedicated Sunrise and Sunset clubs, catering to the needs of working parents. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement, with open days available for prospective families to experience the school's ethos firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School (67.9)
- Thomas A Becket Infant School (64.5)
- Vale School, Worthing (64.2)
- Downsbrook Primary School (63.5)
- Thomas A Becket Junior School (62.8)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 281
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 145
- FSM %
- 8.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-11-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 281 | 140 | 145 | 315 | 8.50 |
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