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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Video Christmas Concert Buckfast Abbey- 2024- Josh Iskander (other)
- Visions, Values and Mission Statement (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact (other)
- News (other)
- Safeguarding Information (other)
- Term Dates & Times of The School Day (other)
- 'He is not here' by Mac Robinson & Axford (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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