St Peter's Primary School, London
St Peter's Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 36th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Primary School in detail
St Peter's Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "St. Peter's is a very special one-form entry primary school located between Ravenscourt Park and St Peter's Square, in the heart of a lively West London community. As a school, we are immensely proud of our heritage as one of the first charity schools set up in West London."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, basketball, multi-sports, dance, ballet, drama and Lego.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 22 June 2027, an open evening on Tuesday 29 June 2027 and an open evening on Wednesday 30 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Peter's Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Peter's Primary School as their first choice and 172 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 24 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Peter's Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Primary School are John Betts Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); West London Free School Primary (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 95% maths); Earl's Court Free School Primary (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); and St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 78% maths).
St Peter's Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
John Betts Primary SchoolWest London Free School PrimaryEarl's Court Free School PrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary School
Who goes there
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ravenscourt Park Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ravenscourt Park, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Peter's Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Primary School are West London Free School (0.1 miles) and Hammersmith Academy (0.7 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Peter's excels at fostering a love of learning and reading from an early age, with teachers choosing challenging, high-quality texts and providing plenty of practice. The school places exceptional emphasis on art and creativity, with pupils working with local artists during annual arts weeks. Staff and leaders prioritise the well-being of both pupils and families, creating a supportive school community where children feel safe and happy.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent progression in knowledge and skills across all subjects
- Outstanding reading programme with well-trained staff delivering phonics precisely and pupils reading fluently with confidence
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND who achieve very well alongside their peers
- Excellent pupil behaviour with strong respect for others and high attendance
- Wide range of enrichment activities including sports, art, music, farm visits, and career exploration
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular staff training ensuring they identify pupils at risk and know how to respond to concerns about pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities, art, crafts, music, farm visits, construction site visits, gallery cafe celebrations, annual arts week, career visits from local employers
St Peter's Primary School continues to be an outstanding school where pupils flourish through high expectations and exceptional learning experiences. The school is viewed as one family by parents, staff, and pupils, with a strong emphasis on reading, creativity, and pupil well-being.
At a Glance
9.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 93% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Peter's Primary School
Newsletter 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newlsetter 3rd September 2026
3 Sep 2026
Newsletter 15th July 2026
15 Jul 2026
Newsletter 12th June 2026
12 Jun 2026
Newsletter 21st May 2026
21 May 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with St Peter's Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Peters CP W6At the school · Not yet graded
- FunTech at Hammersmith220m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt Park240m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps at St Paul's School530m away · Not yet graded
- The Hive at St Paul's School530m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ John Betts730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Peter's Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 131
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 34
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 131 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 97 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place 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 Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
97
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,493
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,521
Per pupil
£1481k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
3.8%
Persistent absence
183
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's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter's Primary School?
St Peter's Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Primary School?
Classes at St Peter's Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Peter's Primary School?
St Peter's Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Primary School in 2024/25. 3.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's 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's Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ St Peters CP W6 (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 131 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 97 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter's Primary School?
St Peter's Primary School is at 33 St Peter's Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)