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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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