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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a academy converter primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 401 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

401

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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: 95% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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, Poole — School Information

Full address
Devon Road, Poole, BH15 3QQ
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
10.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140777

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% 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, Poole?

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

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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, Poole?

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