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Sheen Mount Primary School, London

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 4–11

Sheen Mount Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, ended in a report card: 7 strong standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 97th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Ofsted report card
7 of 7 areas strong or better
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Better than England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Sheen Mount Primary School in detail

What Ofsted's report card says

Ofsted's report card from its 7 July 2026 inspection grades Sheen Mount Primary School on 7 areas: 7 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils achieve highly in national assessment tests and have done so over a sustained period."

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Pupils' overall attendance is very high and has been over time."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have designed a curriculum that prioritises all subjects equally, including creative subjects."

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed an ambitious and carefully considered Reception Year curriculum."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders quickly identify any emerging or changing needs that pupils may have."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders understand the school community and its context very well."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have very carefully planned out a personal development curriculum that prepares pupils well for life within and beyond the classroom."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their work to further embed and sustain teaching across the school. This includes continuous checks that pupils understand what they are taught throughout all classes".

Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)

Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted

Sheen Mount Primary School in its own words

In its own words: "I became Headteacher in January 2022, having previously been a Headteacher in Wandsworth and before that a Deputy Headteacher in Richmond. Sheen Mount is a thriving three form entry school, situated in attractive, spacious grounds with excellent resources, teachers and support staff."

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Sheen Mount Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 93% in maths).

Getting a place at Sheen Mount Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 73 families put Sheen Mount Primary School as their first choice and 250 named it as one of their preferences, for 85 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at Sheen Mount Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Sheen Mount Primary School are Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 93% maths); Marshgate Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); Darell Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 43% maths); and Thomson House School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 90% maths).

Sheen Mount Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolMarshgate Primary SchoolDarell Primary and Nursery SchoolThomson House School

Who goes there

3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (5.2%) received SEN support and 27 (4.5%) 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 autism.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is North Sheen Rail Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Graemesdyke Avenue, 370 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sheen Mount Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, Sheen Mount Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Sheen Mount Primary School are Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.5 miles) and Lift Richmond Park (0.7 miles).

Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary SchoolLift Richmond Park

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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Tom Holmes
Pupils:598
LA:Richmond upon Thames
Phone:02088768394
Address:West Temple, East Sheen, London, SW14 7RT
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 months ago

Report card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)

Safeguarding standards met

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • Early yearsStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: met

Inspected 7 July 2026View full report
URN:102897
UKPRN:10076419
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Richmond Park
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report card, in its own words

What it's like to be a pupil at Sheen Mount Primary School

From the very beginning of the school day, pupils are happy and enthusiastic to learn. They are greeted warmly by all staff when they arrive. Senior leaders are often around and about to speak to pupils, parents and carers. Pupils describe the school community as 'like a family'. Pupils achieve very highly here. Overall, pupils' results in national tests have been consistently high over a number of years. Their knowledge of the wider curriculum, including geography and art, is equally as deep. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They are happy and feel safe. In Reception, children play and explore excitedly with each other and are guided by staff to extend their learning. Older pupils are role-models for younger pupils. Leaders organise a huge range of clubs for all pupils to attend before and after school. They include ballet, lacrosse, taekwondo, Mandarin and gardening. These opportunities enable pupils to develop their interests and discover new ones. Leaders ensure that all pupils are supported to attend. All pupils regularly make use of the school's indoor swimming pool. Beyond this, leaders organise many opportunities in the curriculum for pupils to deepen their musical, sporting and theatrical talents. The school organises many leadership opportunities for pupils. Every pupil in Year 6 has a meaningful role. These responsibilities include roles for all subjects and for the school's values, such as wellbeing and inclusion. The pupils' school council, with elected representatives from all years, campaigns for pupil-led changes. For example, the council recently secured an upgrade to play equipment in the playground. All pupils attend residential visits outside of London in Years 4 to 6. During these stays, pupils experience hiking and pond-dipping and develop their team-working skills. Leaders organise careers education for all pupils from the Reception Year onwards. This includes a careers fair for older pupils where they learn about a wide range of future career possibilities.

What Ofsted says the school should do next

  • Leaders should continue their work to further embed and sustain teaching across the school. This includes continuous checks that pupils understand what they are taught throughout all classes.

From Ofsted's report card (inspection 7 July 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

Sheen Mount provides an exceptional all-round education where children achieve highly academically while developing as confident, kind individuals. The school excels at identifying and supporting every child's individual needs, ensuring no pupil is left behind. With its extensive clubs, sports teams (including national champions in girls' football), music opportunities, and strong community focus, the school helps children develop diverse talents and understand their place in the world.

Key Strengths

  • Consistently high academic achievement with over 50% of pupils exceeding age-related expectations in maths and reading
  • Excellent behaviour and very high attendance rates with low persistent absence
  • Ambitious, equally-prioritised curriculum across all subjects including creative subjects and 10 weeks of swimming annually
  • Strong support for pupils with additional needs and disabilities, with emerging needs identified quickly
  • Extensive enrichment activities and clubs that develop pupils' talents and interests

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School orchestra, instrument lessons, choir, ballet, lacrosse, taekwondo, Mandarin classes, gardening, athletics, netball, girls' football, swimming (10 weeks per year for all pupils), theatre performances, educational visits, expert talks, themed days

Sheen Mount Primary School is an exceptional primary school where pupils achieve highly in national assessments, demonstrate excellent behaviour, and benefit from a well-designed curriculum across all subjects. The school has created a safe, inclusive community where all pupils thrive.

At a Glance

3.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+2ppMaths+3ppWriting-4pp

Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

28.6

Avg class size

29.8

Infant (KS1)

27.6

KS2

18

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Keep up with Sheen Mount Primary School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sheen Mount Primary School.

  • Pins & Needles Club LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
  • The Strings Club - Richmond Holiday Camp (Tower House School)590m away · Not yet graded
  • Marshmellows After School Club960m away · Not yet graded
  • Sporting Champs980m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

North Sheen Rail Station
919m · 15 min walk
North Sheen (Entrance)
924m · 15 min walk
Mortlake Rail Station
1.0km · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Graemesdyke Avenue (Stop U)
369m · 6 min walk
Berwyn Road (Stop T)
391m · 6 min walk
Temple Sheen Road (Stop X)
422m · 7 min walk
Sheen Court (Stop Z)
477m · 8 min walk
East Sheen (Stop D)
675m · 11 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
42
Fatal
0
Serious
5
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 37 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.

6 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 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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Your chances of a place at Sheen Mount Primary School

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  • The straight-line distance from your home to Sheen Mount Primary School.
  • We hold no last distance offered figures from Richmond upon Thames, so the report covers demand, alternatives and dates.
  • Applications, first choices and offers at Sheen Mount Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
  • How many families in Richmond upon Thames got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

593 pupils

630 places

37 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Richmond upon Thames council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

Places available

2,079

Applications

1,663

Got 1st preference

88.8%

Got preferred school

98.9%

All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History(5)

7 July 2026Report card
Inclusion
Curriculum & teaching
Achievement
Attendance & behaviour
Personal development
Early years
Leadership & governance
4 May 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
30 June 2010

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

31

SEN Support

27

EHC Plans

9.7%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Autistic Spectrum Disorder19
Speech, Language & Communication14
Specific Learning Difficulty7
Physical Disability5
Social, Emotional & Mental Health3
Other2
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
52.3%
Asian
4.8%
Black
0.2%
Mixed
14.7%
Chinese
1.7%
Other
2.7%
Unclassified
1.2%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals3.3%
English as Additional Language24.2%

598

Total Pupils

293

Boys

305

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

34

Teachers

17.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£52,077

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£5,145

Per pupil

£3239k

Total funding

£29k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£37,489
EAL funding£54,079
Lump sum£159,662

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.9%

Overall absence

7.0%

Persistent absence

516

Enrolments

Authorised2.7%
Unauthorised1.2%
Persistent (10%+)7.0%
Severe (50%+)0.2%

Absence trend

3.1%
18/19
2.1%
20/21
5.8%
21/22
4.1%
22/23
4.3%
23/24
3.9%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about Sheen Mount Primary School

What are SATs results like at Sheen Mount Primary School?

Of the pupils at Sheen Mount Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.

What is Sheen Mount Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sheen Mount Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2022, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Sheen Mount Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Sheen Mount Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at Sheen Mount Primary School?

Sheen Mount Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 630 places.

How big are the classes at Sheen Mount Primary School?

Classes at Sheen Mount Primary School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Sheen Mount Primary School?

Sheen Mount Primary School has around 598 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Sheen Mount Primary School?

3.9% of sessions were missed at Sheen Mount Primary School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Sheen Mount Primary School?

Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Sheen Mount 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 Sheen Mount Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Pins & Needles Club LTD (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 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 Sheen Mount Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 37 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Sheen Mount Primary School?

Sheen Mount Primary School is at West Temple, East Sheen, London, SW14 7RT.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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