St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary Magdalen's has carefully planned the return to school with a strong focus on helping pupils catch up on learning lost during the pandemic. The school prioritises reading and maths recovery while also supporting children's emotional wellbeing through increased time for personal, social and health education. Teachers are using assessment information to tailor support, ensuring pupils with greater needs receive extra help.
Key Strengths
- Reading has been given high priority, with phonics support in Years 1-2 and vocabulary development in Years 3-6
- Teachers are using assessment information to identify gaps in learning and amend planning accordingly
- Pupils' social and emotional wellbeing is prioritised through increased PSHE time and cooperative learning activities
- Extra support in English and mathematics is being provided to help pupils catch up on lost learning
- Plans are in place for effective remote education if needed
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' recall of key mathematical facts is not as speedy and accurate as expected, though this is being addressed through revised planning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - no significant concerns were identified during the visit.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School reopened fully to all pupils in September 2020 and has made adjustments to support pupils' recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a Glance
23.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 92%. Maths has improved from 70% to 88%. Writing has improved from 70% to 88%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
152 pupils
210 capacity
58 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Richmond upon Thames
Places available
2,243
Applications
1,812
Got 1st preference
88.6%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Richmond upon Thames (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.40662%
Overall absence
10.52632%
Persistent absence
152
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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