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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 3–11258 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sale, within the Trafford local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 258 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, St Mary's CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sale can view St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)89%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score111
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score109
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake6.3%
Free school meals6.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled111%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.3%
Attendance96.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence4.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sale
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