Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School, London

In its own words: "Trinity St Mary's is a family and community primary school in the heart of Balham."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Trinity St Mary's CE Primary School - thank you for taking the time to visit us online. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, dance, choir and Lego.

The school runs after-school care, from £4.00 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 2.15pm and an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School are Ravenstone Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 85% maths); Rutherford House School (0.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 90% maths); Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 95% maths); and Alderbrook Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths).

Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (36%), Mixed (31%) and White British (8%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Balham Station, about 180 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Du Cane Court, 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School are Chestnut Grove Academy (0.1 miles), Ernest Bevin Academy (0.6 miles) and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.6 miles).