St Mary's CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 18th of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2014, report published 19 March 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

St Mary's is a warm and friendly school where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe and supported. There is a strong sense of community among pupils and staff. Pupils learn to embody the school values of perseverance, respect, generosity and friendship in their daily lives. As one pupil explained, 'When faced with challenges, we always persevere to overcome them.' The school is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the learning that teachers provide and achieve well. School parliament provides many opportunities for pupils to have a say in key decisions. Pupils take pride in these roles and feel their views are valued. Pupils are polite to adults and each other. They behave well and are eager to learn. They have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe, especially on the internet. They know how to report any concerns they may have while online. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'This is a wonderful warm and caring school. The staff are kind, nurturing and always approachable.'

What the school should improve

  • Teachers do not use assessment information well enough in lessons to spot gaps or misconceptions in pupils' learning. In some lessons, pupils wait for too long before the teachers move them on to the next stage of their learning. This means that pupils do not build on their knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers consistently identify and promptly address pupils' misconceptions and gaps.
  • The school does not consistently check that staff deliver the curriculum in the way it is intended. This means that pupils are sometimes given work that is not well matched to the intended learning outcome. Leaders should ensure that the delivery of the curriculum is aligned to its intended aims and has the desired impact on pupils' achievement.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

195 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals12.3%

12.3%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.7%

8.7%, 12.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Nicholas Church of England First School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Chad's CofE (VC) First School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
St John's CofE First School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Codsall Middle School3 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Nathalie Milhavy-Jones
Address
Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DS
Local authority
Shropshire
URN
123458

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.