St Mary's RC Junior School, Carshalton
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 happy, inclusive school where children feel safe and thrive. The school excels at encouraging a love of reading and provides excellent opportunities for pupils to develop their talents through a wide range of activities including sports, music performances and cultural celebrations. Behaviour is outstanding, allowing teachers to plan exciting lessons that pupils genuinely enjoy.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils manage their own behaviour exceptionally well
- Strong reading programme - pupils love reading and make good progress
- Inclusive community - all pupils including those with SEND fully included in school life
- Wide range of extra activities - sports, music, trips including Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall performances
- Effective safeguarding with regular training and secure systems
Areas for Improvement
- History and PSHE curriculum planning needs development - pupils not learning as well as in other subjects
- PE teachers need subject specialist training to deliver the curriculum effectively
- Teachers need support and training to plan and sequence lessons more effectively in some areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school conducts necessary recruitment checks, provides regular staff training, has good referral systems and manages pupil support well.
Extracurricular Activities
Trampolining, martial arts, active lunches club, school choir, school musicals, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall performances
St Mary's RC Junior School is a good school where pupils are happy, kind and enjoy learning. The school has outstanding behaviour and personal development, with pupils feeling safe and well-supported.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
87 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 79%. Maths has declined from 90% to 79%. Writing has declined from 90% to 84%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.2
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
361 pupils
360 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Carshalton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Carshalton
Admissions Demand - Sutton
Places available
2,439
Applications
2,209
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.56857%
Overall absence
5.7377%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary's RC Junior School
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton High School for Girls
Wallington County Grammar School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Sutton Grammar School
Greenshaw High School
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Grove Road School
Oaks Park High School
Sutton High School GDST
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