The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 492
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Minihane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cannock Road, Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFallings Park Primary School
Primary · 433m away
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College
Secondary · 500m away
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Secondary · 500m away
D'Eyncourt Primary School
Primary · 526m away
Low Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 882m away
Heath Park Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · 951m away
Heath Park
Secondary · 951m away
Wodensfield Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 492 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV10 8PG, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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