St Gregory'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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, London
St Gregory'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 June 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 246th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care, from £20 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 45 families put St Gregory's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 155 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School are St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Montpelier Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); North Ealing Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); and Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 86% maths).
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolMontpelier Primary SchoolNorth Ealing Primary SchoolChrist the Saviour Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
52.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), other ethnic groups (12%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 33 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) 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 Underground station is Ealing Broadway Underground Station, about 1090 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairlea Place, 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Gregory'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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 June 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Gregory's is a welcoming, caring school where children thrive in a family atmosphere. The school excels at teaching reading through expert staff training and tailored support, ensuring every child develops confidence and fluency. Parents particularly value the school's dedicated leadership and the strong support staff provided, even during challenging times like the pandemic.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading provision with regular staff training and tailored support for pupils who need it, helping all children read with confidence and fluency
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development, including teaching about diversity, respect, mental health, and healthy relationships
- Effective safeguarding with well-trained staff, clear processes, and good support services including counselling and therapy
- Ambitious curriculum with clear learning steps planned from early years onwards
- High-quality pastoral support and extensive sports opportunities with good participation rates
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack deep subject-specific knowledge in a small number of foundation subjects, affecting their confidence and pupils' ability to gain deeper understanding
- Further phonics support needed for some older pupils and those learning English as an additional language
- Need to strengthen support for pupils with SEND in subjects where teachers are less confident
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who are vigilant in identifying risks, clear reporting processes, safe recruitment practices, and good partnership working with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs and activities, pupil council, charity fundraising, reading mentoring (older pupils reading to younger children), library volunteers, counselling sessions, therapy dog sessions
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is rated Good overall, showing significant improvement from its previous 'Requires Improvement' grade. The school provides a happy, family atmosphere where pupils gain secure knowledge across a range of subjects and develop into confident, respectful young people.
At a Glance
17.6%
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 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 81% to 96% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Gregory's Catholic Primary School.
- Let's Leap @ St. Gregory's RC Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kumon Ealing North510m away · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Notting Hill & Ealing High School720m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ North Ealing W5800m away · Not yet graded
- Dolce Senso Bake N Play After School Club800m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At Notting Hill And Ealing High School810m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Gregory'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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Gregory'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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
341 pupils
480 places
139 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 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
11.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
369
Total Pupils
186
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,083
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,067
Per pupil
£2135k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
18.3%
Persistent absence
301
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Gregory'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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 480 places.
How many pupils go to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School has around 369 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 18.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St Gregory'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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let's Leap @ St. Gregory's RC Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is at Woodfield Road, Ealing, London, W5 1SL.