St Mary's Fields Academy21 Compton Road , 410

St Mary's Fields Academy is a primary school in 410, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

St Mary's Fields Academy currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. other white pupils make up about 21.8% , followed by white british at 17.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.