St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 140803 • Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2TA

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
140803
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Denise Mellor (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01782619685
Website
Visit
Address
Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2TA

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Newcastle Under Lyme, is a mixed academy catering to children aged 3-11. With a current enrollment of 406 pupils and a capacity of 455, the school promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic students. The school’s mission, "Learning to Live Out Our Calling with Compassion and Love," reflects its commitment to instilling gospel values and fostering personal, social, and spiritual development.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging children to discover their talents and interests, particularly in music and sports. The school emphasizes the importance of personal and collective responsibility, preparing students for future opportunities in a changing society. The dedicated teaching staff aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning among their pupils.

St Mary's values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration is key to achieving each child's full potential. The school also has a supportive pastoral team available to assist families both within and outside the school environment. For those interested in enrolling, there are still a few reception places available for the current academic year.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
Capacity
455
Pupils
406
Boys
184
Girls
222
FSM %
20.20
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 406 184 222 455 20.20
2024-09-11 408 193 215 455 20.80
2023-09-11 378 186 192 455 23.30
2022-09-11 378 186 192 455 23.30
2021-09-11 371 193 178 455 17.80
2020-09-11 384 199 185 455 14.60

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