About us
Mrs Nicola Rielly
Executive Headteacher
Thank you for visiting St Mary's School website
St Mary's is a small primary school in the centre of the historical town of Ulverston, South Cumbria. We currently have 113 pupils on roll. We have an admissions number of 17 pupils and have been over subscribed for the last 3 years. We are well resourced and privileged to offer small class sizes.
We are a very welcoming school with an Open Door Policy so parents can come and discuss any needs or concerns as soon as possible. Our Staff are very dedicated and have excellent relationships with parents. We are exceedingly proud of our working partnership with parents. Our Ofsted Inspection in 2010 agreed with us - 'Pupils' good achievement is based on excellent relationships.'
Our 2015 RE Inspection Report (Section 48) acknowledged that - 'St Mary's is an outstanding Catholic school. It is very welcoming and has inclusion for all as a central goal and a shared vision'. We were graded outstanding in all areas.
The Pupils, Staff and Federation Governors are all very proud of our School and we strive to ensure that St Mary's School provides a happy, caring environment where everyone works hard and achieves their best. Our aim is to give our Pupils the skills to become life long learners so that they can become exemplary citizens of the future.
Here at St Mary's School we offer many exciting and creative learning opportunities, including Forest Schools. Our School curriculum is excellent because it is creative and imaginative. Our whole School planning incorporates every opportunity to include local community events and provide our pupils with a sense of belonging - 'Pupils contribution to the School and wider community is outstanding' - Ofsted 2010.
We provide an extensive range of extra-curricular activities throughout the year including Basket Ball, Cricket, Football, Choir, Dance, Gardening/Running/Film Clubs, French and Spanish lessons.
We understand that deciding the right school for your child is an extremely important and often difficult decision. We believe the best way to understand what St Mary's School would provide for you and your child is to come and visit our School. We would be delighted to show you around. Please arrange a visit to see what we have to offer.
Please call in or ring to make an appointment for a visit on 01229 583449. Alternatively, the office email is admin@st-marys.cumbria.sch.uk
Please explore our website further to find out more about St Mary's School and our Federation.