St Mary’s is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is above average. The largest group of pupils (42%) is of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils for whom English is an additional language is above average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is above average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with statements of special educational needs is above average; predominantly, these pupils have moderate or specific learning difficulties. The school meets the current floor standards for attainment and progress. These are the minimum standards expected by the government. The school provides a breakfast club and separate after school provision that operate during term time. These are both managed by the governing body. The school has experienced significant turbulence in staffing, particularly at senior leadership level, in recent times. The current headteacher was appointed in April 2012, after a period as acting headteacher. Prior to that, he was the deputy headteacher at the school. Other senior and middle leaders have also been appointed internally.