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St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) is an academy converter primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

146

Pupils

210

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)?

The catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) is managed by Rotherham 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 Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby): 210 places, 70% filled: places available

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) has a published admission number of 210 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.3% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rotherham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Rotherham school admissions →

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby): School Information

Full address
Muglet Lane, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7JU
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139881

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Rotherham

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Rotherham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)?

The catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rotherham.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)?

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

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 3-11. 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 (Maltby)?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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