St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

URN: 142806 • Lowestoft NR33 0DG

Overview

Name
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
URN
142806
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Armstrong (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01502565384
Website
Visit
Address
Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft NR33 0DG

Summary

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 175 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is part of the St John the Baptist Multi Academy Trust and fosters strong connections with local Catholic schools and the wider community. St Mary's is committed to high standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour, emphasising the importance of collaboration between the school and families to support each child's growth and development.

The school's mission, developed with input from both pupils and staff, highlights its dedication to creating a nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated and lifelong learning is encouraged. St Mary's aims to empower students to become positive influences in their communities.

Parents can stay informed through regular updates and events, such as whole school Masses and various educational activities. The school currently has spaces available in all year groups, and families are encouraged to contact the office for more information. For any child protection concerns, the school provides clear guidance on how to seek help.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
175
Boys
88
Girls
87
FSM %
15.40
Open date
2016-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 175 88 87 210 15.40
2024-09-11 189 85 104 210 14.80
2023-09-11 193 81 112 210 9.80
2022-09-11 193 81 112 210 9.80
2021-09-11 188 89 99 210 13.30
2020-09-11 202 96 106 210 12.90

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