St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
URN: 151251 • St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6EU
Overview
- Name
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 151251
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire O'Rourke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01424427801
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6EU
Summary
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, with a capacity of 210 students. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education rooted in Catholic values, ensuring that children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos of the school emphasizes exploration, enjoyment, and creativity, aiming to help each child reach their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
The school fosters a strong sense of community, valuing the connections between school, home, and parish. It welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting inclusivity while maintaining its distinctive Catholic character. The curriculum is enriched by the teaching of Gospel Values, which are integrated into weekly worship and classroom activities, encouraging students to reflect on their everyday lives in relation to these principles.
St Mary Star of the Sea has received positive feedback from inspections, including an Outstanding rating in its Catholic Schools Inspection. The school prides itself on recognizing and celebrating the individuality of each child, ensuring that they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The school fosters a strong sense of community, valuing the connections between school, home, and parish. It welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting inclusivity while maintaining its distinctive Catholic character. The curriculum is enriched by the teaching of Gospel Values, which are integrated into weekly worship and classroom activities, encouraging students to reflect on their everyday lives in relation to these principles.
St Mary Star of the Sea has received positive feedback from inspections, including an Outstanding rating in its Catholic Schools Inspection. The school prides itself on recognizing and celebrating the individuality of each child, ensuring that they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors' Profile (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- NEWSLETTER (download)
- HERE (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Consultation for Admissions 2024-25 (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (71.0)
- Robsack Wood Community Primary School (70.2)
- Robsack Wood Primary Academy (62.9)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (61.5)
- Silverdale Primary Academy (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 |
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