- What did Ofsted judge Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery's quality of education to be?
- Ofsted judged Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery has 281 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery take?
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
- Where is Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery located?
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is located in Plymouth, PL5 4LS, Plymouth.
- How do I apply to Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?
- Yes — Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Reception places decided at Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
- When Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 50 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.