Good Shepherd RC Primary School, London
Good Shepherd RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Good Shepherd RC Primary School in detail
Good Shepherd RC Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Good Shepherd RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 96% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Good Shepherd RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Good Shepherd RC Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Good Shepherd RC Primary School are Wendell Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Greenside Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Southfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Brackenbury Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths).
Good Shepherd RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wendell Park Primary SchoolGreenside Primary SchoolSouthfield Primary SchoolBrackenbury Primary School
Who goes there
11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 53% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Mixed (12%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Stamford Brook Underground Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Askew Road Library /Gayford Rd, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Good Shepherd RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Good Shepherd RC Primary School are Hammersmith Academy (0.4 miles), West London Free School (0.8 miles) and Phoenix Academy (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Good Shepherd RC Primary School excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child flourishes. The school's expert teaching, particularly in reading and mathematics, ensures pupils build strong foundations and achieve highly. Beyond academics, the school enriches pupils' lives through memorable experiences, leadership opportunities and a broad curriculum that prepares them well for modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with deep subject knowledge delivered consistently across all year groups - pupils achieve highly in national assessments
- Exceptional phonics teaching and reading support - every pupil reads confidently and fluently by Year 6
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through personalised, carefully adapted provision
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, with warm nurturing relationships between staff and pupils
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including art exhibitions, outdoor education, music, drama, sports and leadership roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders and staff maintaining an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art exhibitions, annual auction events, outdoor education, art clubs, music, drama, sports, school parliament, volunteering, visits to local sports centres and theatres
Good Shepherd RC Primary School is an outstanding primary school where pupils thrive in a nurturing, caring environment rooted in the school's mission of hope, compassion, respect and service. Pupils, including those with SEND, rise to very high expectations and achieve extremely well academically, socially and personally.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 96% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 96% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 89% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Headteacher's Summer 2 Newsletter 2026
17 Jul 2026
MARY'S MEALS- BEKA PRIMARY
17 Jul 2026
Headteacher's Summer 1 Newsletter 2026
22 May 2026
Headteacher's Spring 2 Newsletter 2026
27 Mar 2026
Building Work
26 Mar 2026
Rosary for Peace Saturday 28th March
26 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Good Shepherd RC Primary School.
- art-K Shepherd's BushAt the school · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Wendell Park250m away · Not yet graded
- The Hub560m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ John Betts700m away · Not yet graded
- KOOSA Kids Breakfast and After School Club at Southfield Primary School, Chiswick810m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva @ Brackenbury Primary950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Good Shepherd RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Good Shepherd RC Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 101
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 85 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
234
Total Pupils
102
Boys
132
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,092
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,401
Per pupil
£1447k
Total funding
£44k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about Good Shepherd RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at Good Shepherd RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Good Shepherd RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Good Shepherd RC Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Classes at Good Shepherd RC Primary School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School has around 234 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Good Shepherd RC Primary School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Good Shepherd RC Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Good Shepherd RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: art-K Shepherd's Bush (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 85 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School is at 35 Gayford Road, London, W12 9BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)