St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary Academy.
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Warwick
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Warwick. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 17 schools in Warwick with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Warwickshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 64% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School are St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Coten End Primary School (0.5 miles); Woodloes Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 58% maths); and Westgate Primary School (0.6 miles).
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary AcademyCoten End Primary SchoolWoodloes Primary SchoolWestgate Primary School
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (73%).
Who goes there
38.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Asian (20%) and other ethnic groups (16%).
Staffing
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Warwick Railway Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wild Boar (adjacent), 360 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary Immaculate is a caring Catholic community where children are encouraged to be kind, respectful and thoughtful. The school excels at helping all children become confident readers and provides exceptional support for children with additional needs. Parents particularly appreciate the school's values and inclusive approach, with rich opportunities for personal development through leadership roles, community service and memorable experiences like school trips.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff who foster a love of reading for all pupils
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they can access the same curriculum as their peers
- Rich personal development opportunities including leadership roles, charity work, school trips and community involvement
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour, kindness and respect with deep understanding of diversity
- Clear, logical curriculum progression from early years through to Year 6
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils are moved on to new learning before they have fully understood previous concepts
- Teachers need to more consistently check that pupils have secure understanding before progressing to new topics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, house captains, charity fundraising, pantomime trips, before-school care
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a warm and welcoming community where pupils thrive and embody the school's values of living wisely, thinking deeply and loving generously. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
29.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 50% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.1
Avg class size
16.3
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School.
- Coten End Kids Club700m away · Not yet graded
- Warwick OOSC in the Park790m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Warwickshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is in Warwickshire; for families living there:
- Warwickshire's school travel policy: Free school transport for students under the age of 16
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
144 pupils
140 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Warwick
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Warwick
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,199
Applications
6,281
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
141
Total Pupils
76
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,171
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,352
Per pupil
£990k
Total funding
£61k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence
138
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School average 20.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has around 141 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School: Coten End Kids Club (700m away, registered, not yet graded) and Warwick OOSC in the Park (790m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is at Wathen Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BG.