Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LB
Part of: CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
212 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
25.50% FSM %
116 Boys
96 Girls
About St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Dukinfield and the surrounding area in Tameside with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Damian Arthur.

Information on St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward Dukinfield Stalybridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095716
URN 151037
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Storey Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2016 25/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Damian Arthur Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lesley Biddiscombe Local Governor 24/11/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Valerie Clare Local Governor 01/09/2022 02/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Albert Magai Local Governor 18/11/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth McDonough Local Governor 01/07/2023 31/07/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Claire McManus Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jan Robinson Local Governor 01/03/2016 31/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Lisa Williams Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dukinfield, Tameside.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 212 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mr Damian Arthur.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LB, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Damian Arthur
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 151037
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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