St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Calcutta Road, Tilbury, RM18 7QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Tilbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 19th of 39 primary schools in Thurrock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 5 October 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

239 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals20.5%

20.5%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language79.1%

79.1%, 57.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Lansdowne Primary Academy	0.1 miles	Report card: Strong standard	74% met the expected standard
Tilbury Pioneer Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
The Gateway Primary Free School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	73% met the expected standard
Thameside Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	45% met the expected standard
Rosherville Church of England Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria McBrown
Phone: 01375843254
Website: stmarystilbury.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Calcutta Road, Tilbury, RM18 7QH
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 146867

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.