St Anselm's 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Southall
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Southall. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 18 schools in Southall with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% 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 (79% in reading, 93% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put St Anselm's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anselm's Catholic Primary School are St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp (0.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); Clifton Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 85% maths); and Dairy Meadow Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 96% maths).
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolHavelock Primary School, Nursery & ArpClifton Primary SchoolDairy Meadow Primary School
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
45.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (91%) and Black (5%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (20.1%) received SEN support and 6 (2.7%) 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 railway station is Southall Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Anselm'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.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Anselm's 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Anselm's is a warm, inclusive school where every child is known and supported to succeed. Staff have high expectations for all pupils and teach subjects well, with particularly strong phonics and reading programmes. The school goes beyond academics, helping children develop into caring, confident young people through community involvement, leadership opportunities, and enriching trips and experiences.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and strong sense of belonging in a caring community - Reading is a priority with high-quality phonics teaching and an inspiring new library that promotes reading for pleasure - Pupils with additional needs receive effective support and learn the same curriculum as their peers - Strong focus on developing spoken language and vocabulary across all subjects - Pupils engage enthusiastically in extra-curricular clubs, sporting events, and charitable activities that enrich their learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the school needs to improve how it checks whether pupils remember important knowledge over time - Some pupils develop gaps in knowledge that are not addressed quickly enough - The school should use better assessment methods to identify when pupils need to revisit prior learning so they can build on what they already know
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders and staff creating an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, sporting events, charitable fundraising (homeless support, guide dog training), residential camping trip, visits to religious buildings and Buckingham Palace, school council, sustainability team
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a joyful and welcoming school where pupils are kind and supportive, working collaboratively to achieve high standards. The school has maintained its good standards and continues to provide a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Anselm's Catholic Primary School.
- Southall Kumon Study Centre240m away · Not yet graded
- Top Horizon Education710m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Anselm's 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Anselm's 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
198 pupils
209 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southall
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
219
Total Pupils
105
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,094
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,578
Per pupil
£1506k
Total funding
£109k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is St Anselm's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Anselm's 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School has around 219 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anselm's 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: Southall Kumon Study Centre (240m away, registered, not yet graded) and Top Horizon Education (710m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is at Church Avenue, Southall, UB2 4DH.