St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: Ampthill Road
Town/City: Ryde
County: Isle of Wight
Postcode: PO33 1LJ
Telephone Number: 01983 562000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900
Federation: The Federation Of St Mary's And St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Sanderson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 182 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 118195
DfE Number: 921/3310
UKPRN: 10076808
UPRN: 100062428591
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Isle of Wight (E06000046)
Constituency: Isle of Wight East (E14001303)
Electoral Ward: Ryde Appley & Elmfield (E05013385)
Diocese: RC16(Diocese of Portsmouth (rc))

Easting & Northing: 460247E, 92263N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 39.03" N 1° 8' 51.57" W
Plus Code: 9C2WPVH2+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Carol Bray - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • John David Callender - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mrs Maureen Etheridge - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Katie Giannotta - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Angela Hewkin - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mrs Sian Hitchcock - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Alexandra Pettitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Fr Steven Restori - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mrs Maggie Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Juan Vicente - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.