The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Carol Scanlon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Green, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beacon Academy
Secondary · 380m away
Ashdown Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Acre Wood Academy
Academy · 909m away
Grove Park School
Special school · 913m away
Jarvis Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marys Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Marys Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marys Catholic Primary School?
St Marys Catholic Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marys Catholic Primary School take?
St Marys Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marys Catholic Primary School?
St Marys Catholic Primary School is in Crowborough, TN6 2LB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marys Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Marys Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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