St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead, Maidenhead
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Maidenhead, part of Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 20 schools in Maidenhead with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- 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 Windsor and Maidenhead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead in detail
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Every child has the right to high quality teaching, enabling them to reach for and beyond their potential. Every child in our care will be encouraged to thrive 'learning and loving on our journey with Jesus'. We are proud of the fact that this is a Catholic school."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Windsor and Maidenhead
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Windsor and Maidenhead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 76% in maths).
Getting a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead are Riverside Primary School and Nursery (0.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 71% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 76% maths); Furze Platt Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); and Furze Platt Junior School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 78% maths).
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Riverside Primary School and NurserySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolFurze Platt Infant SchoolFurze Platt Junior School
The trust
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is one of 8 schools run by Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 38 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 7 (2.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Furze Platt Rail Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moor Lane, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 210 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead issued 3 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead are Furze Platt Senior School (0.8 miles), Desborough College (1.1 miles), Altwood Church of England School (1.6 miles) and Newlands Girls' School (1.6 miles).
Furze Platt Senior SchoolDesborough CollegeAltwood Church of England SchoolNewlands Girls' School
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; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a warm, nurturing school where children feel safe, happy and supported. The school has exceptionally strong reading teaching with expert staff who quickly identify and help struggling readers. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum with particularly strong provision in English and mathematics, and staff work excellently with children who have additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-structured phonics programme and expert staff support
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, working effectively with external agencies
- Positive behaviour and relationships throughout the school, with caring staff who listen to pupil concerns
- Comprehensive personal development programme building resilience, independence and leadership skills
- Happy, motivated staff who feel well-supported by school leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are still developing their curriculum plans - pupils don't always build on previous learning as well as they could
- Inconsistent oversight of curriculum quality across all subjects - the school needs stronger systems to evaluate the impact of curriculum changes
- Need for more systematic evaluation of curriculum improvements already made
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing they can access caring adults who will listen and help with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, cultural clubs, musical clubs, library monitors, chicken monitors, house captain roles
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has improved significantly and is now judged as Good across all areas. The school has moved from Requires Improvement to Good, with pupils experiencing a happy, nurturing environment where they achieve well.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 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 remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 62% to 51% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
22.8
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead.
- uSports at St Luke's Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Marie Redmond TuitionAt the school · Not yet graded
- WrapAroundCare4u @ Riverside Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Barracudas - Maidenhead590m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
293 pupils
315 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Maidenhead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Maidenhead
Across Windsor and Maidenhead council
Places available
1,627
Applications
1,266
Got 1st preference
86.2%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Windsor and Maidenhead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
284
Total Pupils
135
Boys
149
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,751
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,410
Per pupil
£1690k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
12.1%
Persistent absence
264
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is oversubscribed, Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
Classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead average 25.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead has around 284 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead in 2024/25. 12.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead 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's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: uSports at St Luke's Primary School (registered, not yet graded), Marie Redmond Tuition (registered, not yet graded) and WrapAroundCare4u @ Riverside Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is at Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)