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St Mary's Catholic Primary Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary is a voluntary aided primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

419

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Mary's Catholic Primary Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary is managed by Derbyshire 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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St Mary's Catholic Primary — School Information

Full address
Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
14.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112898

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If St Mary's Catholic Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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

What age range does St Mary's Catholic Primary cover?

St Mary's Catholic Primary is a primary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.