The Friends of St. Mary's" is an association of people who wish the school well and are prepared to offer their time, talents or money to work for the children in many different ways.

All parents automatically become members when their child joins the school. The Friends also includes staff and governors; former staff, pupils, parents and neighbours.

The Friends support the work of the school in practical ways such as helping in classrooms and on visits, helping to look after the gardens and selling uniform, fundraising, organising social events and many other activities. In recent years the Friends have paid for an Interactive Whiteboard, a new stage, new stage lighting and guided reading books.

The members choose people to represent them on a committee at their Annual General Meeting. This committee co-ordinates the efforts of all the Friends and welcomes volunteers who would like to be involved.