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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Congleton, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 244 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2–11

Age range

199

Pupils

244

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is managed by Cheshire East and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, CW12 1HT
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141826

Other Primary Schools in Congleton

If Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Congleton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 244 places and currently has 199 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School cover?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Congleton, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.