Good Shepherd RC Primary School
London, W12 9BY · Hammersmith and Fulham · primary school
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2nd of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 4,185 of them, against 10.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Good Shepherd RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 41.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in athletics and visit sites such as Mission to Mars, Wintershall, and Meeting Molly – The Author of Oscar the Ferry Cat!.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are trips like Mission to Mars integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this nurturing and caring school” where the mission is “rooted in love”. The report describes a highly ambitious curriculum delivered expertly, resulting in pupils who “flourish and achieve extremely well” academically, socially, and personally. Leaders and staff maintain exceptionally high expectations, supported by warm relationships and a strong sense of community pride.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and designed to ensure pupils build on prior learning confidently, with “high levels of clarity” about core knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; phonics are delivered “expertly” by well-trained staff, ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “personalised support” and make “strong progress” through carefully adapted work.
- Behaviour is “exemplary”, with pupils showing “exceptional pride” and maintaining “highly positive attitudes” towards their learning.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, and governors provide “insightful challenge and support” to ensure the best possible education.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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