St Mary's CofE (A) First School, Uttoxeter
St Mary's CofE (A) First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Uttoxeter. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. It was 86% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Mary's CofE (A) First School in detail
St Mary's CofE (A) First School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at St Mary's CofE (A) First School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Mary's CofE (A) First School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 CofE (A) First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's CofE (A) First School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good); Picknalls First School (0.5 miles, Good); and Bramshall Meadows First School (0.8 miles).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolTynsel Parkes CofE Primary AcademyPicknalls First SchoolBramshall Meadows First School
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary's CofE (A) First School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heath Road (near), 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's CofE (A) First School issued 17 suspensions, 8.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's CofE (A) First School are Windsor Park CE Middle School (0.2 miles), Oldfields Hall Middle School (0.4 miles) and Thomas Alleyne's High School (0.5 miles).
Windsor Park CE Middle SchoolOldfields Hall Middle SchoolThomas Alleyne's High School
Sources: 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's creates a nurturing environment where children develop strong relationships with staff and each other. The school places reading at the centre of learning and gives pupils plenty of hands-on experiences, including outdoor learning at the school grounds and a variety of enrichment activities. Parents appreciate the caring approach and open communication they have with staff.
Key Strengths
- Reading is at the heart of the curriculum with quality texts introduced from early years, fostering a genuine love of reading
- Pupils are confident communicators who engage in lively, respectful discussions and make links across topics thoughtfully
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, built on care and respect, help pupils feel safe and supported
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils being well-mannered and polite
- Inclusive approach ensures pupils with SEND have their needs accurately identified and well-supported
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in phonics is not consistently used effectively, meaning some pupils' specific learning gaps are not identified and support strategies are not as effective as they could be
- Low-level disruptive behaviour in lessons is not always addressed consistently by adults, which can affect other pupils' learning and engagement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning at the Croft on the Heath, clubs, trips, visits, allotment growing and cooking, theme weeks, lunchtime clubs including outside library
St Mary's CofE (A) First School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils thrive based on the values of 'love' and 'respect'. The school has effectively maintained the good standards from its previous inspection.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
St Mary's CofE (A) First School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's CofE (A) First School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
Your chances of a place at St Mary's CofE (A) First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
194 pupils
225 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Uttoxeter
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uttoxeter
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
25.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
190
Total Pupils
93
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,036
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,249
Per pupil
£1188k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
162
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 CofE (A) First School
Questions parents ask about St Mary's CofE (A) First School
What is St Mary's CofE (A) First School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE (A) First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's CofE (A) First School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
St Mary's CofE (A) First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 225 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
Classes at St Mary's CofE (A) First School average 27.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
St Mary's CofE (A) First School has around 190 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at St Mary's CofE (A) First School in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's CofE (A) First 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's CofE (A) First School?
St Mary's CofE (A) First School is at The Heath, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)