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The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin Catchment Area

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

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is a voluntary aided primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

137

Pupils

105

Capacity

130%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin?

The catchment area for The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is managed by Nottinghamshire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottinghamshire 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 Primary School of St Mary and St Martin: heavily oversubscribed at 130% capacity

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin has a published admission number of 105 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 130%. At 130% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worksop.

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

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin: School Information

Full address
Retford Road, Blyth, Worksop, S81 8ER
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.6% of pupils
DfE URN
122796

Other Primary Schools in Worksop

If The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worksop are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Nottinghamshire

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Nottinghamshire. 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 The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin 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: The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin

What is the catchment area for The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin?

The catchment area for The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin oversubscribed?

Yes, The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin currently has 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin?

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

What age range does The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin cover?

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin is a primary school in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin?

The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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