St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
URN: 148781 • Sunderland SR2 7QN
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
- URN
- 148781
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Clephane (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915228787
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meadowside, Sunderland SR2 7QN
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Sunderland, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 472 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment, encapsulated in its ethos of "Growing, Loving and Learning in the Arms of Mary." This reflects the school's dedication to both academic and personal development within a Catholic framework.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to support the holistic growth of each child, integrating core subjects with opportunities for spiritual and moral education. The school places a strong emphasis on community values, encouraging students to engage with their local environment and develop a sense of responsibility towards others.
With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.90%), St Mary's aims to provide inclusive support for all students, ensuring that each child has access to the resources they need to thrive. The school actively fosters a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement, making it a central part of the community in Sunderland. For more information, visit their website at www.smrc.school.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to support the holistic growth of each child, integrating core subjects with opportunities for spiritual and moral education. The school places a strong emphasis on community values, encouraging students to engage with their local environment and develop a sense of responsibility towards others.
With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.90%), St Mary's aims to provide inclusive support for all students, ensuring that each child has access to the resources they need to thrive. The school actively fosters a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement, making it a central part of the community in Sunderland. For more information, visit their website at www.smrc.school.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 472
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 238
- FSM %
- 6.90
- Open date
- 2022-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 472 | 234 | 238 | 420 | 6.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 468 | 226 | 242 | 420 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 465 | 221 | 244 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 465 | 221 | 244 | 420 | 9.80 |
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