Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
London, SW12 8QJ · Wandsworth · primary school
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12th of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,954 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision. The report describes a “safe and happy school” where pupils are “exceptionally courteous and caring” and achieve “exceedingly well” in national tests. Leaders have maintained stability and high standards despite recent staffing changes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour, being “attentive and focus well” so that learning proceeds uninterrupted.
- The early years provision is “Outstanding”, with children developing a “wide, rich vocabulary and strong early writing skills”.
- Teachers are “knowledgeable” and present information clearly, making effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school offers an “ambitious extracurricular programme” including visits, clubs, and a careers fair that broadens pupils’ experiences.
- Reading provision is strong, with texts chosen for their “rich vocabulary” and a systematic phonics scheme that helps pupils develop swiftly.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure key concepts are prioritised in curriculum planning for subjects where knowledge is “less clearly defined”, so teaching helps pupils recall content securely.
- Leaders must check pupils’ understanding systematically to identify and swiftly address “gaps and misconceptions” in knowledge before moving on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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