St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast

URN: 140774 • Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EA

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
URN
140774
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
49.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sophie Kerswell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01364642389
Website
Visit
Address
Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EA

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Buckfastleigh, Devon, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 163 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 110. The school is part of the Plymouth CAST multi-academy trust, which encompasses 35 Catholic schools and one nursery across the Diocese of Plymouth. St Mary's is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, focusing on the wellbeing and safety of every child.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to foster a love of learning, encouraging children to develop confidence, resilience, and independence. The school offers a range of outdoor learning experiences, including Forest School activities, which take advantage of its picturesque location near Dartmoor National Park. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also promotes social and spiritual growth.

St Mary's prides itself on being a close-knit community where families are actively involved in their children's education. The school offers wrap-around childcare services, ensuring support for working parents. With a dedicated staff and strong ties to Buckfast Abbey, St Mary's aims to empower each child to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Capacity
110
Pupils
163
Boys
86
Girls
77
FSM %
39.30
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 163 86 77 110 39.30
2024-09-11 138 75 63 110 37.00
2023-09-11 119 62 57 110 32.80
2022-09-11 119 62 57 110 32.80
2021-09-11 112 55 57 110 25.00
2020-09-11 108 53 55 110 30.30

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