Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR2 7QN
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Sunderland.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Sunderland and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St Aidan’s Academy or St Anthony’s Academy at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities. School participates in the Forest Schools Programme (all year groups) and the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag status.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Italian. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Independent Prep Schools
Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (0.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hill View Junior Academy (1 mile); Valley Road Academy (1.5 miles); Redby Academy (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Argyle House School (0.7 miles); Durham School (12.6 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (14.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (0.7 miles); Christ's College (2.5 miles); Whitburn Church of England Academy (5 miles).