The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbercrombie Primary School
Primary · 466m away
Chesterfield College
16 plus · 637m away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Highfield Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brockwell Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Parkside Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary?
St Mary's Catholic Primary currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary?
St Mary's Catholic Primary is in Chesterfield, S40 4ST, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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