St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School, London
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 558th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Camden (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School in detail
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, choir, eco club, debating and homework club.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 29 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.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School are Edith Neville Primary School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 88% maths); Richard Cobden Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 78% maths); Abacus Belsize Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 84% maths); and Netley Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths).
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Edith Neville Primary SchoolRichard Cobden Primary SchoolAbacus Belsize Primary SchoolNetley Primary School
Who goes there
71.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 29.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Asian (22%) and Black (21%).
In 2026, 47 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 11 (6.2%) 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.
Staffing
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Mornington Crescent Underground Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldenham Street, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 2239 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School are Regent High School (0.1 miles) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.2 miles).
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); 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 March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a nurturing environment where children flourish academically and develop strong values of compassion and respect. Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, checking understanding regularly to help all pupils succeed. The school is particularly strong at supporting early reading development and ensuring pupils with SEND receive the precise support they need to access the full curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading using phonics taught with precision, with swift identification and support for struggling readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who access the same ambitious curriculum with additional help when needed
- Well-planned trips and enrichment activities linked to topics, such as visiting Pudding Lane when studying the Great Fire of London
- Very good pupil behaviour and strong sense of responsibility among pupils
- High attendance rates with effective systems in place
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils confident about talking to staff about worries and clear systems in place to monitor welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, computing club, football club, choir, brass instrument lessons for all key stage 2 pupils, school trips, author and poet visits
St Mary and St Pancras is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school where pupils enjoy coming to school and thrive in a supportive environment with high staff expectations. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since its last inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
71.9%
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 declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.3
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 Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School.
- Plot 10 Community Play ProjectAt the school · Not yet graded
- YMCA Play Club760m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at King's Cross Academy760m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School is in Camden; for families living there:
Apply to Camden for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 138
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 26 serious and 111 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
17 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 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 St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
178 pupils
210 places
32 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 Camden council
Places available
1,460
Applications
1,251
Got 1st preference
81.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All primary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
32.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
71
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,765
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,802
Per pupil
£1616k
Total funding
£185k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
8.2%
Persistent absence
158
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 Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School has around 178 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary and St Pancras Church of England 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 Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Plot 10 Community Play Project (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 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 St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 26 serious and 111 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 17 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School?
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School is at 81 Werrington Street, London, NW1 1QP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)