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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 academy converter primary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 410 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

409

Pupils

410

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School is managed by Swindon 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 Swindon 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
Bessemer Road East, Swindon, SN2 1PE
Local authority
Swindon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137147

Other Primary Schools in Swindon

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

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 410 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 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 Swindon 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 Swindon, 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

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