St Mary's Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a very happy, secure place where children genuinely enjoy learning and coming to school. The school has excellent behaviour and a strong focus on well-being, offering therapy and nurture support for any pupils struggling emotionally. Teachers know their pupils well and provide great support for those with additional needs, while offering exciting enrichment like museum trips and drama performances.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attitudes, with a supportive school culture based on mutual respect
- Well-designed curriculum in most subjects that builds knowledge and skills progressively over time
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they have equal opportunities
- Rich enrichment activities including trips to places of interest and school performances in drama and music
- Comprehensive focus on pupil well-being with therapy and nurture groups for those needing support
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects needs to be broken down into clearer, manageable steps so pupils build understanding progressively
- Reading books for weaker readers are sometimes mismatched to the sounds they know, affecting their ability to read independently
- Some pupils lack secure understanding of previous learning, making it difficult to tackle more complex work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear reporting systems, regular staff training, and close working with external agencies to support pupils' and families' needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, drama performances, music performances, school council, house captains, chaplain roles, after-school clubs
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a nurturing, positive school where pupils thrive academically and behaviourally. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
9.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has declined from 90% to 86%. Writing has declined from 90% to 79%.
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
427 pupils
440 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Merton
Places available
2,129
Applications
2,081
Got 1st preference
87.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Merton (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.56249%
Overall absence
8.19209%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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