The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Hounslow
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hounslow. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 16 schools in Hounslow with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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 Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Rosary Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at The Rosary Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 83% in Hounslow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Rosary Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put The Rosary Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 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 The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Rosary Catholic Primary School are Heston Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 93% maths); Westbrook Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 90% maths); Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good); and Norwood Green Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 77% maths).
The Rosary Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Heston Primary SchoolWestbrook Primary SchoolNorwood Green Infant and Nursery SchoolNorwood Green Junior School
Who goes there
81.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (42%), Mixed (15%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 56 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) 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 Underground station is Osterley Underground Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Leonards Church, 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Rosary Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Rosary Catholic Primary School are Heston Community School (0.3 miles), Lampton Academy (0.7 miles) and Isleworth and Syon School for Boys (1.4 miles).
Heston Community SchoolLampton AcademyIsleworth and Syon School for Boys
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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
16.8%
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 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Rosary Catholic Primary School.
- Fun Fest HounslowAt the school · Not yet graded
- Heston Park House330m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Rosary Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Rosary Catholic Primary School is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 48
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 42 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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
Your chances of a place at The Rosary Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
362 pupils
420 places
58 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hounslow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hounslow
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,086
Applications
2,856
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
363
Total Pupils
182
Boys
181
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,631
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,769
Per pupil
£2305k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
15.2%
Persistent absence
335
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
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about The Rosary Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Rosary Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is The Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Rosary Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
The Rosary Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Classes at The Rosary Catholic Primary School average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
The Rosary Catholic Primary School has around 363 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at The Rosary Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 15.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming The Rosary 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 The Rosary Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Fun Fest Hounslow (registered, not yet graded). There is another 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 The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 42 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is at 10 The Green, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0RL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)