St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, BN11 4BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Worthing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 10th of 20 primary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2019, report published 21 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
The school has high expectations for pupils to learn well and succeed. The school's values of 'Living, Loving and Learning' are embedded. The carefully designed curriculum and personal development offer reflects this ambition. Staff endeavour to support both pupils and their families with any issues they may have. This strong pastoral support helps pupils to be happy and enjoy school. As a result, pupils feel valued, listened to and safe. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language learn well alongside their classmates. In many subjects across the curriculum, pupils remember the key knowledge that has been set for their learning. Pupils play together harmoniously at breaktimes, where they have fun and enjoy being with one another. They are polite and considerate of the views and opinions of others. The school looks to be welcoming, which helps those who are new to the school settle quickly. Educational visits and visitors to school are meaningfully linked to pupils' learning. Pupils contribute to the local community, such as by visiting local residential homes and supporting the food bank. Pupils understand different religions, value diversity and recognise the importance of equality and respect.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes pupils do not receive the high-quality reading support that they need. This limits their ability to read texts with accuracy and fluency. The school should ensure that the pupils receive regular, high-quality provision to become confident and fluent readers.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough and others do not arrive on time at the start of the school day. As a result, these pupils miss important learning and do not make the progress that they should. The school should continue to develop their systems to ensure that parents understand the importance of regular attendance and punctuality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
253 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heene CofE Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 43% met the expected standard |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Irvine
- Phone
- 01903234115
- Address
- Cobden Road, Worthing, BN11 4BD
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 144401
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.