A good voluntary aided school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 111.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Growing Together in God’s Love to Achieve Excellence"
St Mary’s is an Anglican, Church of England VA (Voluntary Aided) primary school. The education provided is in conformity with the rites, practices and doctrines of the Church of England. RE, collective worship and the school ethos are based on the teachings of the Church of England.
St Mary’s is a caring family school that takes pride in its children, who achieve across a wide range of activities. The Headteacher emphasizes strong home–school partnership, the importance of parental support, and pride in the school’s community and achievements.
Angels Breakfast & After School Club provides wraparound care before and after school; activities are child-led and take place indoors and outdoors; places subject to availability; snacks provided; uses school facilities such as the Millennium Garden, Outdoor Play Equipment and Computing Suite.
The school has a designated senior leader for mental health and a link governor; Place2Be counsellor in school weekly with referrals by teachers or parents; pastoral support including a Pastoral Mentor and wellbeing teaching assistant; Restorative Practice; links with external agencies for mental health and wellbeing; a mental health pathway with graduated support.
80% of places are allocated on distance from the school. St Mary’s usually admits pupils from the Park Road and Wellfield Schools catchment area and sometimes further away, especially where there is a faith background. The school is a Church of England VA school and does not have a Local Authority catchment, with admissions determined by Trafford.
Nursery offers 15 or 30 hours free provision subject to status. Nursery children may have a hot school dinner for an additional charge. Reception, Year 1 and 2 are eligible for free school meals. Nursery and older pupils may access breakfast and after school clubs; all places subject to availability.