St Vincent'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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, London
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 483rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 90% in maths).
Getting a place at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put St Vincent's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School are St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Derwentwater Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 83% maths); West Acton Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 75% maths); and Ark Byron Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths).
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolDerwentwater Primary SchoolWest Acton Primary SchoolArk Byron Primary Academy
Who goes there
49.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Mixed (14%) and other ethnic groups (11%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 17 (3.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Acton Main Line Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Creswick Road (->s), 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Vincent's excels at creating a nurturing environment where all children, including those with additional needs, thrive academically and personally. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use highly effective strategies to help pupils learn and remember more over time. The school places particular emphasis on developing pupils' confidence, communication and character through a thoughtful curriculum enriched with visits, community links and meaningful responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum designed to build and deepen knowledge over time, with strong progression in all subjects
- Excellent early reading instruction with systematic monitoring to identify and support pupils falling behind
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes to learning, with pupils showing respect, kindness and high engagement
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, with swift identification of needs and bespoke strategies
- Rich personal development programme including community visits, ambassador roles and weekly coaching groups for well-being
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, visits to local care homes for arts and crafts projects, educational outings and visits, ambassador roles including caring for school pet, librarian duties, eco-warrior positions, weekly coaching groups
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment with a rich curriculum and high academic ambitions for all. The school has excellent behaviour, strong teaching, and comprehensive support for pupils with additional needs.
At a Glance
20.4%
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 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Vincent's Catholic Primary School.
- St Vincent's Sports and Activity CampAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Vincent'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
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Vincent'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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
417 pupils
420 places
3 spare places 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 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
13.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
445
Total Pupils
213
Boys
232
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,466
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,923
Per pupil
£2752k
Total funding
£141k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vincent'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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has around 445 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vincent'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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: St Vincent's Sports and Activity Camp (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is at 1 Pierrepoint Road, Acton, London, W3 9JR.