St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wintringham Road St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1NX |
| Phone | 01480398048 |
| Reference Number | 142034 |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in St Neots continues to show effective action in maintaining the standards set during its previous inspection. The school fosters a caring environment where students feel valued as individuals, promoting a culture of respect and eagerness to learn. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing most pupils to thrive academically while also integrating important values such as kindness and acceptance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.14%
Girls: 52.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.7% |
| African | 12.9% |
| Indian | 5.7% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school maintains a calm and orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Pupils are known well as individuals and speak kindly to one another.
- Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and engage pupils effectively.
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is strong and tailored.
- Pupils' reading skills are supported effectively from an early age.
- High pupil attendance reflects a strong appreciation for education.
- Opportunities for extracurricular activities enhance pupil confidence and skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment of pupil understanding is inconsistent, leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Winhills Primary Academy
Off Duck Lane, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2DX |
0.26 miles |
|
Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School
Almond Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1DZ |
0.47 miles |
|
Eynesbury CofE C Primary School
Montagu Street, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2TD |
0.52 miles |
|
Priory Junior School
Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1TF |
0.55 miles |
|
The Round House Primary Academy
School Drive, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6AW |
0.74 miles |
|
Wintringham Primary Academy
Nuffield Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 0AW |
0.75 miles |
|
Middlefield Primary Academy
Andrew Road, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2QE |
0.84 miles |
|
Crosshall Infant School
446 Great North Road, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG |
1.18 miles |
|
Crosshall Junior School
Great North Road, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG |
1.18 miles |
|
Little Paxton Primary School
Gordon Road, Little Paxton, Little Paxton Primary School, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6NG |
1.48 miles |
|
Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT |
1.71 miles |
|
Great Paxton CofE Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Great Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6YJ |
2.82 miles |
|
Roxton Church of England Academy
School Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3DR |
4.08 miles |
|
Offord Primary School
Millers Close, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SB |
4.58 miles |
|
Buckden CofE Primary School
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT |
4.78 miles |
|
Great Staughton Primary Academy
The Causeway, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5BP |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Samuel Pepys School
Cromwell Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2EZ |
0.11 miles |
|
Riverside Meadows Academy
Almond Road, St. Neots, PE19 1DZ |
0.51 miles |
|
Longsands Academy
Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ |
0.55 miles |
|
Ernulf Academy
Barford Road, St. Neots, PE19 2SH |
0.85 miles |