St Edward's Catholic Primary School, London
St Edward's 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 February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 55th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 41% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westminster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Edward's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Edward's Catholic Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Westminster
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at St Edward's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Westminster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 95% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Edward's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Edward's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Edward's Catholic Primary School are Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Gateway Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 78% maths); and Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
St Edward's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary SchoolSt Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolGateway AcademyHampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Who goes there
58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 57.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (23%), Black (18%) and White British (17%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 16 (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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Marylebone Underground Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rossmore Road / Lisson Grove, 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Edward's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Edward's Catholic Primary School are Ark King Solomon Academy (0.2 miles), Marylebone Academy (0.6 miles) and The St Marylebone CofE School (0.6 miles).
Ark King Solomon AcademyMarylebone AcademyThe St Marylebone CofE School
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Edward's is a warm, welcoming school where pupils feel safe, happy and cared for by staff. The school has ambitious expectations for all pupils and provides many opportunities for them to develop their interests and talents. Pupils show exemplary behaviour, take on responsibilities seriously such as eco-council roles, and understand the importance of respecting differences and supporting each other.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, considerate and bullying is rare
- Outstanding Early Years provision with strong focus on mathematical understanding and communication skills
- Strong reading programme with excellent support for struggling readers and wide choice of texts
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with teachers trained to adapt teaching and resources
- Well-developed curriculum with carefully planned knowledge and skills across all subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' misconceptions, which sometimes limits their subject-specific knowledge and understanding
- Need to ensure all teachers address misconceptions in pupils' knowledge before moving to new content
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff receive regular training, know how to recognise signs of abuse, and leaders act promptly to support vulnerable children and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, science fairs, visits to places of cultural interest
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes and an Outstanding Early Years provision. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection and pupils are enthusiastic, confident learners who are well-prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
58.8%
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 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Edward's Catholic Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1210m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8360m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H740m away · Not yet graded
- Follow the Rainbow Holiday Camps EB800m away · Not yet graded
- Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Edward's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Edward's Catholic Primary School is in Westminster; for families living there:
Apply to Westminster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 294
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 294 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 247 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
41%
Available places
172 pupils
420 places
248 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 Westminster council
Places available
1,161
Applications
925
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All primary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
106
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,758
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,657
Per pupil
£1577k
Total funding
£130k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
25.6%
Persistent absence
160
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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Edward's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Edward's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Edward's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 41% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Edward's Catholic Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School has around 199 pupils on roll. 59% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at St Edward's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 25.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming St Edward'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 Edward's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Edward's Catholic Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1 (210m away, registered, not yet graded), Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8 (360m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H (740m 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 294 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 247 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is at Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)