The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
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.
9% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 472
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Clephane (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarbara Priestman School
Special school · Very close
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · Very close
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 322m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 567m away
City of Sunderland College
16 plus · 823m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 916m away
Thornhill Park School
Independent · 1.2km away
Hill View Junior Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is in Sunderland, SR2 7QN, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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