St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School, Hounslow
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hounslow. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 16 schools in Hounslow with published results, and 165th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 113% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School in detail
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "St Michael the Archangel is an important figure in the Christian faith. His name means "Who is like God?" and reminds Christians that God is powerful and worthy of trust. Christians believe that St Michael is a leader of the angels. In the Bible, he is described as protecting God's people and standing up against evil."
From the headteacher's welcome: "" Pupil achievement is outstanding... We hope it provides a snapshot of who we are, what we do, and the values that guide our school community. We are a thriving and happy Catholic school, offering a broad and balanced curriculum designed to educate the whole child."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 83% in Hounslow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 98% in maths).
Getting a place at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 100 families put St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 190 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 40 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School are Hounslow Heath School (0.3 miles, 77% reading, 83% maths); Grove Road Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 48% reading, 44% maths); The Orchard Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); and Wellington Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths).
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Hounslow Heath SchoolGrove Road Primary SchoolThe Orchard Primary SchoolWellington Primary School
Who goes there
4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 51.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (67%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 59 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 7 (1.5%) 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 Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hounslow West Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Greenway Hounslow, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 713 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hounslow (388), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School are St Mark's Catholic School (0.2 miles), The Heathland School (0.6 miles), Lampton Academy (0.9 miles) and Lift Kingsley (0.9 miles).
St Mark's Catholic SchoolThe Heathland SchoolLampton AcademyLift Kingsley
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 April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child learn and remember knowledge through carefully planned, ambitious teaching. Children develop excellent behaviour, resilience and confidence while enjoying a wide range of enriching experiences like museum visits and sports. The school ensures all pupils, including those with additional needs, are well-supported and can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum across all subjects with strong focus on building knowledge step-by-step
- Excellent early reading and phonics programme with swift identification and support for struggling readers
- Outstanding behaviour with consistent high standards and pupils supporting one another with kindness
- Expert use of assessment to identify gaps in knowledge and adjust teaching accordingly
- Rich personal development opportunities including educational visits and sports teams, with access for all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, close work with external agencies, and pupils knowing how to keep safe online and who to talk to.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums, sports teams, sports leader activities at breaktimes
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where leaders aim to 'open up the world' for pupils through a rich, ambitious curriculum and excellent teaching. Pupils excel academically, behave exemplarily, and are happy and safe at school.
At a Glance
4.4%
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 98% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 97% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School.
- OHM Coaching- Hounslow Heath School480m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Wellington TW3570m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ The Orchard TW4630m away · Not yet graded
- Prime Childcare Services700m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School is in Hounslow; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 76
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 67 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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 Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
427 pupils
378 places
49 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hounslow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hounslow
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,086
Applications
2,856
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
475
Total Pupils
253
Boys
222
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
29.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,435
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,365
Per pupil
£2468k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
374
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 Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 98% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 113% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School has around 475 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael and St Martin Catholic 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 Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School: OHM Coaching- Hounslow Heath School (480m away, registered, not yet graded), Junior Adventures Group @ Wellington TW3 (570m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ The Orchard TW4 (630m 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 Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 67 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School?
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School is at Belgrave Road, Hounslow, TW4 7AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)