Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School, London
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC 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 November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 196th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,455th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School in detail
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School are Ronald Ross Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths); Southmead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 75% maths); Albemarle Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); and Roehampton Church Forest Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 95% reading, 86% maths).
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Ronald Ross Primary SchoolSouthmead Primary SchoolAlbemarle Primary SchoolRoehampton Church Forest Primary School
Who goes there
72.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (19%), White British (15%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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.
Staffing
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Southfields Underground Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Withycombe Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 315 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).
Suspensions and exclusions
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School are Ark Putney Academy (0.5 miles) and Saint Cecilia's Church of England School (0.6 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping children become confident, independent learners through a carefully planned curriculum that goes beyond national expectations. The school creates a respectful, inclusive environment where behaviour is excellent and pupils enjoy coming to school. Whether your child has additional needs or is working above age-related expectations, the school provides skilled teaching and support to help them thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-planned curriculum with depth and breadth, where pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and outcomes in national assessments are very strong
- Outstanding behaviour supported by a clear, collaborative policy that is understood and lived by all pupils and staff
- Highly effective phonics teaching from Reception with comprehensive staff training and careful matching of reading books to pupil progress
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, including well-planned adaptations and extensive staff training to help them access the same curriculum
- Strong emphasis on all-round development through assemblies, clubs, educational visits, and opportunities to serve the community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and having trusted adults they can talk to about any worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, clubs, assemblies, play leaders programme, reading buddies, charity fundraising, community visits to local home for older people
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School is an outstanding primary school that offers an inclusive environment with a high-quality curriculum designed to develop pupils as confident, independent learners with strong aspirations.
At a Glance
21.3%
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 73% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School.
- Decent Day Care410m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Prospect House School460m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wandsworth's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 55
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 45 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 places
16 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 Wandsworth council
Places available
2,624
Applications
2,403
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
95.1%
All primary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
14.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
105
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,894
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,858
Per pupil
£1482k
Total funding
£64k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
170
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
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Classes at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School average 24.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School has around 221 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC 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 Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School: Decent Day Care (410m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ultimate Activity Camps at Prospect House School (460m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 45 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School?
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School is at Victoria Drive, Southfields, London, SW19 6AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)