St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School, based in Kidderminster, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 54.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, DY10 2LX |
| Website: | www.stmaryscevaprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01562824327 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sarah Perrett |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135057 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 216 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.70% | 130 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.80% | 20 |
| African | 7.80% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Stoney Lane , DY10 2LX | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster St Mary's CofE First School Lyndhurst Drive , DY10 2PU | - not rated | 136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School and Nursery Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | - not rated | 638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BX | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St George's CofE First School Plane Tree Close , Gilbert Scott Way DY10 2HE | - not rated | 638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I Secondary School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School Borrington Road , DY10 3ED | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 245 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severnside Pupil Support Centre 51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ | - not rated | 871 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Knoll School Wolverley , DY10 3QE | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Lea Street , DY10 1SN | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.