St Mary's CofE (A) First School
The Heath, Uttoxeter, ST14 7LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's CofE (A) First School is a primary school in Uttoxeter for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 June 2016, report published 13 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils thrive in this warm and welcoming school. The two values of 'love' and 'respect' permeate every aspect of its work. The relationships that pupils have with each other and with staff are based on these values. Pupils know that staff care for them and will look after them. This helps them feel safe in school. Pupils understand the school rules and work hard to follow them at all times. They are well-mannered and polite. Pupils show genuine care for each other. Pupils are proud of their school, and rightly so. They attend regularly, arriving happily each morning to enjoy the many opportunities and experiences the school provides for them. They relish the opportunity to extend learning beyond the classroom and get to experience a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities when they visit 'The Croft on the Heath'. Their experiences are further enhanced by the many clubs, trips and visits they can take part in. The school is determined to ensure that pupils should reach their full potential. It supports them to achieve well academically. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum has been designed with this in mind. The school's new approaches to implementing the curriculum are making these aspirations a reality for many.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not consistently use assessment well enough in phonics. As a result, some pupils cannot decode or read fluently, and strategies to support them are not as effective as they could be. The school should ensure that assessments enable staff to identify gaps in knowledge, followed by effective teaching strategies that support them to catch up with their peers.
- There are some incidents of low-level disruptive behaviour in lessons that are not consistently picked up by adults. This leads to some pupils remaining off task and not completing their work. The school should ensure that adults consistently apply the school's behaviour policy to keep pupils consistently engaged with their learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's CofE (A) First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Park CE Middle School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oldfields Hall Middle School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Picknalls First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Moult
- Phone
- 01889228730
- Address
- The Heath, Uttoxeter, ST14 7LX
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124344
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.