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We appreciate that the next academic year seems a very long way ahead, but if your child has their 3rd birthday before 31st August 2026, they will be entitled to 5 morning or afternoon sessions a week in our nursery provision. Similarly, if your child is 4 before 31st August 2026, they will be entitled to full time provision.

We would love to welcome you to come and see why you should make St. Mary’s Overton your first choice primary school. Contact us for more information on 01978 710370 or by email mailbox@stmarys-overton-pri.wrexham.sch.uk to arrange a visit at a mutually convenient time.

Come and meet our amazing staff and children, experience our indoor and outdoor learning areas and get a feel for what St. Mary’s could offer your family.

We were awarded ‘Outstanding Conservation School’ by The National Conservation Education awards at a glittering ceremony at Chester Zoo in Summer 2024 and are absolutely thrilled with such an incredible accolade.

…and the awards keep on coming!

In 2025, one of our wonderful teaching assistants, Mrs Kate Davies, was crowned The Leader Education Awards 2025 Teaching Assistant of the Year – a very well deserved award recognising her contribution to pupils’ education.

Our amazing teachers have also been highlighted as some of the best in the region. Mrs Kay Lawrenson, our Llyn Brenig class teacher and ALNCo, was a finalist in The Leader Education Awards Primary School Teacher of the Year in 2025, while Mrs Louisa Burton, our Early Years leader and Llyn Elsi class teacher, was one of the three finalists in The Leader Education Awards Primary School Teacher of the Year category in 2026.

Pupils benefit from working in the school’s extensive and stimulating outdoor environment including Forest School’ – Estyn Inspection 2023

‘Children are happy at school and form strong relationships with adults and one another’ – Estyn Inspection 2023

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Swimming Gala News! 🏊‍♀️🏆What an amazing morning at our swimming gala, and a huge congratulations to the children in Clwyd for winning this year’s trophy! Our fantastic Clwyd House Captains, Llinos and Emmeline, proudly received the trophy on behalf of the team! The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone gave it their all, both in the pool and those who were supporting too. We are incredibly proud of all the children. They swam brilliantly, showed great determination, and the support and encouragement they gave each other was wonderful to see. The team spirit was outstanding! 👏A big thank you as well to our wonderful swimming teachers, Gill and Mo, for all the hard work they’ve put into teaching the children throughout the year and for supporting us at the gala.Da iawn pawb, an incredible achievement at an event we look forward to each year. We are so proud of you all! ❤️💙💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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We’ve had a wonderful three weeks at our after-school Bible Craft Club with Louise Youens, working with children from Years 1–6. 🌿The children created a beautiful prayer tree where everyone could add their own prayers and help decorate it, and they also made lovely sun catchers. They really enjoyed listening to Louise share a short story about the importance of prayer, linked to the Lord’s Prayer. ✨It has been such a special time, and the children absolutely loved it. We are so thankful to Louise for generously sharing her time and expertise with us. We’re already looking forward to welcoming her back to St Mary’s in the coming months to do more work with the children. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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With thanks to our friends from The Little Learning Company Limited for supporting staff development in a creative workshop working with children from year 2 ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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