Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "St Mary's Catholic Primary school is a thriving, welcoming community where staff, parents and governors work together to ensure our children can flourish and can reach and exceed their potential. Our aim is to inspire our pupils every day and encourage our children to believe in themselves and aim high."

The school runs after-school care until 4:45pm.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Kensington and Chelsea and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School are Ark Brunel Primary Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 62% reading, 62% maths); St Thomas' CofE Primary School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 84% maths); Queen's Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); and Barlby Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths).

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 40% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (29%), White British (26%) and other ethnic groups (23%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 11 (6.9%) 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.

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest Underground station is Westbourne Park Underground Station, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alderson Street, 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.