The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 584
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Cathryn Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · Very close
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 496m away
Wistaston Academy
Primary · 512m away
The Oaks Academy
Secondary · 566m away
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Pebble Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westminster Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe currently has 584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is in Crewe, CW2 8AD, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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