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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

218

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School is managed by Brighton and Hove 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: 97% 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 Brighton and Hove 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 — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1LB
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114570

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 218 places (97% 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 School?

St 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 Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle.

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 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 School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.