Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Cobden Road, Worthing, BN11 4BD
Part of: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
230 Pupils
225 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.30% FSM %
128 Boys
102 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Located in Worthing (BN11 4BD), St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of West Sussex.

It has 230 pupils on roll. School capacity: 225. Current headteacher: Gemma Irvine.

Data for St Mary's Catholic Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Worthing
Parliamentary Constituency Worthing West
Ward Central
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 BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10063419
URN 144401
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Sarah Cameron Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2023 05/09/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Challinor Local Governor 04/02/2023 03/02/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Ella Clark Local Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Jordan Greco Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Irvine Local Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alessandro Laperuta Local Governor 09/01/2024 08/01/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Steven Lockwood Local Governor 06/06/2023 05/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stephanie Plested Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Stephanie Richardson Local Governor 23/10/2023 22/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Councillor Robert Smytherman Local Governor 21/12/2024 20/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Hadrian Ward Local Governor 01/08/2025 02/02/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Worthing, West Sussex.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 230 pupils, with a capacity of 225.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Gemma Irvine.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at Cobden Road, Worthing, BN11 4BD, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Irvine
Cobden Road, Worthing, BN11 4BD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 144401
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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