St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg), Brigg
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Brigg, part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Brigg with published results, and 227th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (97% in reading, 93% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 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 Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) are Brigg Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 68% maths); Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 95% reading, 90% maths); Broughton Primary Academy (2.2 miles, 73% reading, 78% maths); and Scawby Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 95% reading, 84% maths).
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)'s 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Brigg Primary SchoolWrawby St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolBroughton Primary AcademyScawby Academy
The trust
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is one of 36 schools run by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 36 schools in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Who goes there
9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brigg Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary`s School (outside), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) are The Vale Academy (0.1 miles) and Sir John Nelthorpe School (0.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
18.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 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 North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 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.
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Your chances of a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
182 pupils
182 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Brigg
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brigg
Across North Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,109
Applications
1,566
Got 1st preference
96.7%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
88
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,673
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,296
Per pupil
£1036k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.5%
Persistent absence
164
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 Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)'s Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is oversubscribed, North Lincolnshire 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 Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
Classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) has around 180 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) in 2024/25. 5.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
Apply through North Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 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 North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is at Grammar School Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)