Stanley Primary School, Teddington
Stanley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Teddington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 38 schools in Richmond upon Thames with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 49% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stanley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Stanley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Stanley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Stanley Primary School as their first choice and 192 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Stanley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stanley Primary School are St James's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 88% maths); St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 92% maths); Trafalgar Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); and Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 98% reading, 98% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stanley Primary School.
St James's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolTrafalgar Junior SchoolArchdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
32.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (11%).
In 2026, 53 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 38 (9.9%) 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 autism.
Stanley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Stanley Primary School had 30 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 railway station is Fulwell Rail Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fulwell, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stanley Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stanley Primary School are Waldegrave School (0.5 miles), Twickenham School (1.1 miles) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (1.1 miles).
Waldegrave SchoolTwickenham SchoolSt Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stanley Primary School is a warm, inclusive community where pupils thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers deliver clear explanations with strong subject knowledge, and the school excels at supporting vulnerable pupils including those with special needs and young carers. Enrichment is woven throughout school life, from music and sports to trips and guest speakers, ensuring all children develop character and aspiration.
Key Strengths
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, with quick identification of needs and exceptional support from skilled staff
- Strong focus on reading with a well-structured phonics programme and a culture of reading promoted through competitions and author visits
- Comprehensive personal development offer including music tuition, orchestras, choirs, and sporting activities with visits to venues like Lord's Cricket Ground
- Effective approach to pupil well-being and emotional regulation with trained staff and dedicated support spaces
- Broad and carefully sequenced curriculum with enrichment activities that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not consistently ambitious across all subjects, which means some pupils do not progress as strongly as they could
- Some pupils complete work that is too easy, reducing motivation and preventing them from reaching their full potential
- Need to embed strategies across the curriculum to promote deeper thinking and ensure consistently ambitious learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe and support their well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Running club, sewing club, football, drama, Stanley magazine writing, music tuition in range of instruments, orchestra, choir, sporting competitions, endurance races, trips to Lord's Cricket Ground, Hampton Court, Kew Gardens, London Aquarium
Stanley Primary School continues to be a good school that is highly inclusive and welcoming. Pupils are happy, safe, and learn well in a nurturing environment with a strong sense of community.
At a Glance
33.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
19.2
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stanley Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stanley Primary School.
- S4K Camp - Stanley Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stanley School Wraparound ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club Ltd380m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Holiday Camp at The Mall School460m away · Not yet graded
- Koosa Kids Breakfast And After School Club At St Mary's & St Peter's Primary School, Teddington620m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stanley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stanley Primary School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 28 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
10 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
410 pupils
840 places
430 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Teddington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Teddington
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
38
EHC Plans
23.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Stanley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
385
Total Pupils
201
Boys
184
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
12.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,884
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,939
Per pupil
£2746k
Total funding
£176k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
383
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
Stanley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stanley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stanley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stanley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Stanley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stanley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stanley Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stanley Primary School?
Stanley Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 49% of its 840 places.
How big are the classes at Stanley Primary School?
Classes at Stanley Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stanley Primary School?
Stanley Primary School has around 385 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Stanley Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Stanley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Stanley Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Stanley Primary School in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stanley Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Stanley 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 Stanley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: S4K Camp - Stanley Primary School (registered, not yet graded), Pins & Needles Club LTD (registered, not yet graded) and Stanley School Wraparound Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 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 Stanley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 28 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 10 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stanley Primary School?
Stanley Primary School is at Strathmore Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8UH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)