St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Malton

In its own words: "Our vision is to provide a centre of excellence for all, where we inspire a passion for faith and learning. To celebrate academic, emotional and spiritual achievement that prepares everyone to succeed in meeting their full potential. At St Mary’s follow Christ’s example in all we do. We grow in faith, we belong, we do our best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors I would like to warmly welcome you to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. St Mary’s School is a family. We are a happy, growing and united family - we are strong because of our differences and because of the way that we successfully work together."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy are Malton Primary Academy (under 0.1 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); Norton Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); and Amotherby Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 93% reading, 93% maths).

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is one of 38 schools run by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 9 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Malton Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rowan Avenue (w-bound), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 68 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy issued 8 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy are Malton School (1 mile) and Norton School (1.1 miles).