What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy teach?

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Norwich.

Who is the headteacher of St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

The headteacher of St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Laura Watts, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has 61 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy full?

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has capacity for 105 pupils and 61 on roll (58%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes. St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.

Does St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy as having nursery classes.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's absence rate?

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5.1% in the latest published census.

What are St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Chapel Road, Roughton, Norwich, NR11 8AF

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Watts
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
Constituency: North Norfolk
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 105
Pupils on roll: 61
URN: 150063
Local authority: Norfolk
Website: School website
Telephone: 01263761368

About this school

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a Church of England primary academy in Norwich. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 61 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in August 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	12
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	58%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	0%
Expected standard in reading	75%
Expected standard in maths	67%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	67%
Average scaled score in reading	105.0
Average scaled score in maths	102.0

How St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy compares

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranked 125th of 266 primary schools in Norfolk for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 36% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 59% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	58%	5.1%	36.8%	61	—
Northrepps Primary School	—	9.7%	13.2%	35	2.1 miles
Aldborough Primary School	71%	4.9%	13.5%	126	2.5 miles
Cromer Junior School	42%	5.6%	30%	255	2.5 miles
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer	—	6%	19.2%	126	2.6 miles
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	65%	5.6%	11.5%	130	2.6 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 36.76%
English as an additional language: 1.5%
Overall absence: 5.06%
Persistent absence: 15.87%

Location

Nearby schools

Northrepps Primary School
Primary · Cromer

2.1 miles
Aldborough Primary School
Primary · Norwich

2.5 miles
Cromer Junior School
Primary · Cromer

2.5 miles
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer
Primary · Cromer

2.6 miles
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · Cromer

2.6 miles

Other schools in Norwich

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks 49th of the 102 ranked primary schools in Norwich.

Acle Church of England Primary Academy Primary
Aldborough Primary School Primary
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Angel Road Infant School Primary
Angel Road Junior School Primary
Antingham and Southrepps Primary School Primary
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Primary
Aslacton Primary School Primary
Avenue Junior School Primary
Bacton Primary School Primary
Banham Primary School Primary
Barford Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy teach?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Norwich.
Who is the headteacher of St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?: The headteacher of St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Laura Watts, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has 61 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy full?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has capacity for 105 pupils and 61 on roll (58%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?: Yes. St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Norwich.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy as having nursery classes.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How does St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy compare with other schools in Norfolk?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranked 125th of 266 primary schools in Norfolk for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 36% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 59% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's absence rate?: St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5.1% in the latest published census.
What are St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.