What did Ofsted judge Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has 183 pupils on roll.

What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Grantham, NG31 9AX, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

When Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children living in the parishes served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside these parishes served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any of the categories are oversubscribed the tie break will be straight line distance measured from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. Parish boundaries are as shown on the map available in the school website.

What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children living in the parishes served by the school.
3Catholic children living outside these parishes served by the school.
4Other looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens, Candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches
6Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader
8Any other children not within categories 1-7.

If two applications tie: If any of the categories are oversubscribed the tie break will be straight line distance measured from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. Parish boundaries are as shown on the map available in the school website.

Admission authority: Governing body. School category: Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has 183 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy located?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Grantham, NG31 9AX, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: When Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children living in the parishes served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside these parishes served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any of the categories are oversubscribed the tie break will be straight line distance measured from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. Parish boundaries are as shown on the map available in the school website.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children living in the parishes served by the school.
3Catholic children living outside these parishes served by the school.
4Other looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens, Candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches
6Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader
8Any other children not within categories 1-7.

Admission authority: Governing body. School category: Academy.

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has 183 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy located?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Grantham, NG31 9AX, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: When Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children living in the parishes served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside these parishes served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If any of the categories are oversubscribed the tie break will be straight line distance measured from the home to the school, priority given to those living closest. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. Parish boundaries are as shown on the map available in the school website.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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