St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
URN: 140773 • Bodmin PL31 1LW
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
- URN
- 140773
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison McDonald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0120873218
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin PL31 1LW
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Bodmin is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 234 pupils, serving a capacity of 240. The school is deeply rooted in Gospel values, focusing on love, respect, and service, which guide its educational approach. As part of the Plymouth CAST family of schools, St Mary's aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and creative, designed to maintain high academic standards while encouraging pupils to explore and develop their individual talents. Termly overviews for each year group highlight a range of engaging topics, from historical events to environmental studies, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students to be compassionate leaders and change-makers.
St Mary's fosters a strong community spirit by working closely with families and the local parish, creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit and experience the school's ethos firsthand.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and creative, designed to maintain high academic standards while encouraging pupils to explore and develop their individual talents. Termly overviews for each year group highlight a range of engaging topics, from historical events to environmental studies, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students to be compassionate leaders and change-makers.
St Mary's fosters a strong community spirit by working closely with families and the local parish, creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit and experience the school's ethos firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 234
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 234 | 111 | 123 | 240 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 119 | 128 | 240 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 244 | 113 | 131 | 240 | 23.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 244 | 113 | 131 | 240 | 23.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 109 | 133 | 240 | 21.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 104 | 120 | 240 | 16.50 |
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