Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School.
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, London
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 204th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School in detail
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 96% in maths).
Getting a place at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 190 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School are Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Little Ealing Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 93% maths); Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolLittle Ealing Primary SchoolGrange Primary SchoolOur Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%) and Mixed (14%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is South Ealing Underground Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Ealing Road, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Mount Carmel creates a welcoming, values-driven community where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading and building strong foundations in early years, with all pupils achieving high outcomes by Year 6. Teachers receive excellent support with planning and professional development, allowing them to deliver an ambitious curriculum that prepares children to be confident, active members of their community.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils, including those with SEND, with high academic outcomes at the end of Year 6
- Effective early reading teaching using detailed phonics approach, with quick support for pupils who fall behind
- Exceptional pupil behaviour with established routines creating a smooth, respectful learning environment
- Above-average attendance rates with strong focus on engaging families and rewarding attendance
- Rich personal development opportunities through themed weeks, sporting competitions, charity work, and leadership roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Live life to the full week, dress-up days, themed events, visiting speakers, debating competitions, sporting competitions, musical performances, charity work, book leader roles, eco-warrior leader roles, healthy-eating leader roles
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is a good school that fosters a strong sense of community where pupils are happy, enthusiastic learners with high academic outcomes. The inspection found evidence suggesting the school could be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now.
At a Glance
12.6%
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 remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 96% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School.
- Gemstones ELCAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fly High Tutors190m away · Not yet graded
- art-K South Ealing220m away · Not yet graded
- The Log Cabin Charity360m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ The Grange W5680m away · Not yet graded
- Dolce Senso Bake N Play After School Club830m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
395 pupils
420 places
25 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 Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
422
Total Pupils
208
Boys
214
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,804
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,449
Per pupil
£2300k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
350
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has around 422 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Mount Carmel Catholic 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 Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Gemstones ELC (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.
Where is Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is at Little Ealing Lane, Ealing, London, W5 4EA.