St Mary's CofE (A) First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Heath Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7LX |
| Reference Number | 124344 |
St Mary’s CofE (A) First School continues to thrive and has effectively maintained the standards set in its last inspection. Pupils benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes values of 'love' and 'respect', fostering positive relationships among students and staff. The school places a strong focus on reading and provides a well-structured curriculum, allowing pupils to engage in various learning experiences, including outdoor education and extracurricular activities. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding the consistency of support for pupils at risk of falling behind in phonics and managing low-level disruptive behavior in lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 200 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 2 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 09 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported within a caring environment.
- Strong emphasis on reading, starting from early years.
- Well-designed curriculum that engages pupils across subjects.
- High levels of regular attendance and good pupil behavior.
- Effective personal, social and health education programming.
- Strong leadership that prioritizes the interests of pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment and support for phonics impacting some pupils' reading proficiency.
- Low-level disruptive behavior in lessons not consistently addressed.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Windsor Park CE Middle School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
0.23 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
0.31 miles |
|
Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy
School Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7HE |
0.36 miles |
|
Oldfields Hall Middle School
Stone Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7PL |
0.41 miles |
|
Picknalls First School
Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7QL |
0.48 miles |
|
Bramshall Meadows First School
Ivinson Way, Uttoxeter, ST14 5EQ |
0.8 miles |
|
Doveridge Primary School
14 Chapel Green, Doveridge, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JY |
2.23 miles |
|
Talbot First School
Church Lane, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ |
3.24 miles |
|
St. Peter's Church of England First School
The Square, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8LH |
3.67 miles |
|
Dove CofE Academy
Ashbourne Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5PB |
3.82 miles |
|
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5PB |
3.84 miles |
|
Marston Montgomery Primary School
Thurvaston Road, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF |
3.87 miles |
|
All Saints' CofE First School
School Lane, Church Leigh, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4SR |
4.1 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone
Oak Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HT |
4.12 miles |
|
Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School
Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4NB |
4.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thomas Alleyne's High School
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8DU |
0.51 miles |
|
Loxley Hall School
Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8RS |
1.95 miles |
|
Abbotsholme School
Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS |
3.43 miles |
|
The JCB Academy
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX |
3.54 miles |
|
Denstone College
Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
3.84 miles |