St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Raphael's Catholic Primary School.
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, Northolt
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Northolt. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 9 schools in Northolt with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, karate, dance, ballet, drama and guitar.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Raphael's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Raphael's Catholic Primary School are St Raphael's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Downe Manor Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths); Belmore Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 72% maths); and Viking Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths).
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolDowne Manor Primary SchoolBelmore Primary AcademyViking Primary School
Who goes there
48.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (19%), White British (12%) and Asian (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Ruislip Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gurney Road (->e), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 314 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Raphael's is a caring school where children develop confidence and independence. Reading is prioritised with systematic phonics teaching and high-quality books that excite children about learning. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs, ensuring they access the full curriculum alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with systematic teaching of phonics and high-quality texts
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who receive full curriculum access
- Positive behaviour and low-level disruption due to clear routines and high expectations
- Well-developed curriculum thinking in mathematics and computing
- Pupils feel safe and valued with many opportunities to take on responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- Support for some weaker readers in Years 2 and 3 needs to be more effective and precise
- Subject planning in history and geography is not well sequenced and does not clearly identify the most important knowledge pupils should learn
- Limited enrichment activities such as trips and visits due to COVID-19 pandemic impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight from leaders, up-to-date staff training including focus on sexual harassment awareness, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
Health and learning ambassador roles, zones of regulation for emotional management
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers have high expectations and pupils are highly motivated to learn.
At a Glance
17.3%
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 75% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
26.2
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Raphael's Catholic Primary School.
- PSD Childcare470m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
433 pupils
480 places
47 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northolt
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northolt
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
422
Total Pupils
213
Boys
209
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,406
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,787
Per pupil
£2803k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
13.7%
Persistent absence
401
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 480 places.
How big are the classes at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has around 422 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 13.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St Raphael's 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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Raphael's Catholic Primary School: PSD Childcare (470m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is at Hartfield Avenue, Northolt, UB5 6NL.