Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character, which contributes to the ethos and values of the school community.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 419 pupils on roll with space for 498, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 24 May 2022, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.