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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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Nursery and Reception Applications Are Open - Please Spread the Word! 📢We would be grateful if you could help us share this information with family, friends and neighbours who may be looking for a school place for September 2027.✅ Reception Applications are open now and close on 15 January 2027.✅ Nursery Applications open on 5 January 2027 and close on 15 February 2027.Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing details of our upcoming Open Events, giving prospective families the opportunity to experience life at St Mary's and see what makes our school such a special place.⚠️ Important Reminder: Even if your child already has a place in our Nursery, you must still submit a separate application for a Reception place through the local authority admissions process.Thank you for helping us spread the word. For application information and deadlines, please refer to the attached poster from the Local Authority.DiolchMr Morris and the St Mary's team ...
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How lucky are we? A wonderful morning with Ma Baker Bakes creating beautiful little plaited loaves of Challah bread as part of our learning about Jewish Celebrations and celebrating their New Year. Bread tasted delicious and each child has gone home with a little goodie bag this afternoon. Diolch yn fawr 🍞 ...
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