St Mary's CofE Primary School, London
St Mary's CofE 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 October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 695th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 41% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Mary's CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's CofE Primary School are Mitchell Brook Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths); St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 98% maths); Leopold Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 71% maths); and Brentfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 82% maths).
St Mary's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Mitchell Brook Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolLeopold Primary SchoolBrentfield Primary School
Who goes there
43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 89.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (57%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 43 pupils (24.2%) received SEN support and 8 (4.5%) 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's CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Neasden Underground Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Road / Church End (->s), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's CofE 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 Mary's CofE Primary School are North Brent School (0.2 miles), Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.7 miles), Newman Catholic College (0.9 miles) and Menorah High School for Girls (1.1 miles).
North Brent SchoolSaint Claudine's Catholic School for GirlsNewman Catholic CollegeMenorah High School for Girls
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a welcoming school where children feel genuinely happy to come each day. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and quickly identifies and supports any child falling behind. With strong behaviour, caring staff and an ambitious curriculum, the school ensures all pupils - including those with additional needs - make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and early reading support - most pupils become confident readers by end of Year 2
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that is clearly sequenced, with strong implementation in English, mathematics and science
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through careful planning and adapted learning
- Calm, respectful behaviour in lessons supported by clear routines from Reception onwards
- Many enrichment activities including museum visits, university visits, and community service opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subject curriculum development is relatively new and not yet fully embedded
- Staff need continued professional development to refine and strengthen teaching in newer curriculum areas
- Pupils have not yet had secure opportunities to develop full knowledge and skills in some foundation subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff trained to recognise signs of abuse, a positive safeguarding culture, and a PSHE curriculum that helps pupils understand how to keep themselves safe online and outside school.
Extracurricular Activities
Museums visits, university visits, places of worship visits, Harvest Festival fundraising, food bank support, school ambassador programmes (reading buddies, sporting activities, safe travel support)
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a friendly, nurturing community where pupils are proud to attend and staff have high expectations for all learners. The school has a well-sequenced curriculum with strong focus on reading, and leaders ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, make good progress.
At a Glance
43.8%
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 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
25.3
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's CofE Primary School.
- Alifya Tuition Centre260m away · Not yet graded
- Zumba Childcare260m away · Not yet graded
- Hamdi After School Club460m away · Not yet graded
- Active Extended Day570m away · Not yet graded
- Kidzplay-Afterschool880m away · Not yet graded
- Ayub After School Club Limited930m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Brent's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mary's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 90
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 81 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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 Brent is 61.5 (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's CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
41%
Available places
169 pupils
409 places
240 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 Brent council
Places available
3,953
Applications
3,128
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
28.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
88
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,795
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,558
Per pupil
£1552k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
21.6%
Persistent absence
162
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
Questions parents ask about St Mary's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 41% of its 409 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Mary's CofE Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School has around 178 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
6.6% of sessions were missed at St Mary's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 21.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's CofE 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's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Mary's CofE Primary School: Alifya Tuition Centre (260m away, registered, not yet graded), Zumba Childcare (260m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hamdi After School Club (460m 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 Mary's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 81 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is at Garnet Road, Willesden, London, NW10 9JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)