The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Titheridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mongleath Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Marlborough School
Primary · 874m away
Falmouth School
Secondary · 914m away
Falmouth Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
King Charles Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Penryn College
Secondary · 2.5km away
Penryn Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Penryn Primary Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth is in Falmouth, TR11 4PW, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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