St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, MITCHAM
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Mitcham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 15 schools in MITCHAM with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 55% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Merton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 83% in Merton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School are Cranmer Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 55% maths); Benedict Academy (0.4 miles, 97% reading, 93% maths); St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 85% maths); and St Mark's Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 96% reading, 89% maths).
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Cranmer Primary SchoolBenedict AcademySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mark's Primary School
Who goes there
50.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (35%), Asian (22%) and Mixed (15%).
Staffing
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Mitcham Tram Stop, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mitcham / Cricket Green, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School are St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Harris Academy Morden (0.8 miles).
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); 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 March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be part of a caring community where staff inspire all pupils to do their best and address any concerns quickly. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum that helps children develop strong reading skills from the start, and it actively promotes respect for different religions, mental health, and cultural diversity through assemblies, community events and performances.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics programme helping all pupils become fluent readers
- Well-developed curriculum with logical progression of knowledge and skills from early years through Year 6
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they can access the same curriculum as their peers
- Clear routines and positive school culture where pupils understand values and behave sensibly
- Comprehensive personal, social and health education promoting respect, moral awareness and mental health
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching occasionally does not build sufficiently on what pupils already know, missing opportunities to deepen their understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who identify risks quickly and work closely with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, swimming lessons, school choir, prayer leaders, eco-warriors
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is a Good primary school where pupils enjoy learning and participate actively in lessons. Recent leadership changes have led to significant improvements that are valued by staff and parents.
At a Glance
25.3%
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 improved from 81% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
- First Class Learning, Mitcham470m away · Not yet graded
- ClubsComplete at Bond Primary School990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Merton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is in Merton; for families living there:
Apply to Merton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 58 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 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 Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
219 pupils
401 places
182 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - MITCHAM
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for MITCHAM
Across Merton council
Places available
2,114
Applications
2,015
Got 1st preference
86.4%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
241
Total Pupils
119
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,766
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,456
Per pupil
£1568k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.4%
Persistent absence
204
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 Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 55% of its 401 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has around 241 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter and Paul 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 Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School: First Class Learning, Mitcham (470m away, registered, not yet graded) and ClubsComplete at Bond Primary School (990m 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 Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 58 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 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 Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is at Cricket Green, MITCHAM, Surrey, CR4 4LA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)