The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 108
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 50.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Roisin Wright (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cecil Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWolsdon Street School
Independent · Very close
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · 355m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 388m away
Millbay Academy
Secondary · 540m away
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 573m away
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Primary · 669m away
High Street Primary Academy
Primary · 737m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 768m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Cathedral School of St Mary's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral School of St Mary was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral School of St Mary?
The Cathedral School of St Mary currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cathedral School of St Mary take?
The Cathedral School of St Mary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Cathedral School of St Mary?
The Cathedral School of St Mary is in Plymouth, PL1 5HW, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cathedral School of St Mary have a sixth form?
No, The Cathedral School of St Mary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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