Admissions
How to apply for a school place at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Email admissions: School admissions - Telford & Wrekin Council
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that choosing a school is an important decision for every family, and we are grateful that you are considering joining our community, where each child is valued as a unique and precious gift from God. All applications to join our school are handled by the Telford and Wrekin Admissions Team at Darby House. Whether your child is due to start school, you have recently moved into the area, or you are seeking an in-year transfer, applications must be completed online at www.telford.gov.uk/admissions. Our admissions criteria can be found on our school website and within our Admissions Policy.
We warmly invite you to visit our school so that you can experience the caring, faith-filled environment that shapes daily life at St Mary’s. Visits can be arranged by contacting our Business Manager, Nicola Pryce, on 01952 388255.
Before choosing any school, it is wise to visit it and others in the surrounding area so you can make a fully informed decision that best supports your child’s growth and wellbeing. Our head teacher will be pleased to arrange a mutually convenient time for you to tour the school and see how we live out our mission through learning, prayer, and community.
Schools will also have a prospectus and usually a website that contain a wealth of useful information to help guide your choice.
Things to think about:
•Location: How far is the school from your home, and what's the availability of transport. Remember that distance can be a factor if your child is likely to want to do extra-curricular, after school activities.
•Siblings: It may be important to you or the children that all brothers/sisters attend the same school so ensure the school has the capacity to take all of your children if moving
•Welcome: Is the school a happy and welcoming establishment? If so, the relationship between home and school may also be a positive one.
•Physical environment: What state are the school buildings in, and the efforts made to make the environment attractive?
•Reputation: If a school enjoys a good reputation, what are the objective indicators? Rumours about a school being good or bad should be treated with caution
•External exam results are readily available on request. They are useful but by no means the only indicators.
•Extra-curricular activities: What's on offer?
•Breakfast club: Will this enable your family to have a calmer, more ordered start to their day?
•Leadership: Does the school enjoy strong leadership? Do you feel that leaders are approachable and personable? Would feel happy to talk to them about your child's needs, learning etc?
•Class size: Do you feel your child will get the attention they need?
•Subjects: Every school will provide common grounding in key subjects set by the National Curriculum.
•Disciplinary/ reward ethos: The way children are treated is crucial. Is the school a civilised place where discipline is firm but fair? What is the school's behaviour and discipline policy, including sanctions?
•Pastoral care: Every pupil should have one or more particular teacher who knows them well, can indicate strengths and weaknesses and encourage the youngster to give of their best. What system for this pastoral care does the school have?
•Standards and expectations: How does the school discover the particular talents of a child and encourage them to aim for the best and capitalise on their strengths?
•Academic aims: Does your child need a challenging and competitive academic environment - and if so, will this school provide it?