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The Cathedral School of St Mary Catchment Area

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

The Cathedral School of St Mary is a academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

108

Pupils

119

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Cathedral School of St Mary Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Cathedral School of St Mary is managed by Plymouth 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: 91% 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 Plymouth 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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The Cathedral School of St Mary — School Information

Full address
Cecil Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 5HW
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
50.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140785

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If The Cathedral School of St Mary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Cathedral School of St Mary

Is The Cathedral School of St Mary oversubscribed?

The Cathedral School of St Mary is operating close to its capacity of 119 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Cathedral School of St Mary?

The Cathedral School of St Mary uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Cathedral School of St Mary cover?

The Cathedral School of St Mary is a primary school in Plymouth, 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?

The Cathedral School of St Mary was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.