St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Halifax and the wider Calderdale area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 287 pupils on roll with space for 315, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 18 March 2025, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.