St Mary's CofE (A) First School, Uttoxeter
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Uttoxeter
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Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.56621%
Overall absence
10.49383%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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