Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
London, W10 5AW · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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12th of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 1,064 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 41% | 3.26 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 26% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 28.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Football Club, Gymnastics/Dance, Fitness, and Multisports groups, or participate in the Choir and Individual Tuition. Trips include visits to the Royal Albert Hall and the Notting Hill Community Choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 380. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How has the curriculum evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders and staff place pupils’ best interests at the heart of their work. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud to be part of the community, treating one another with kindness and respect. The school fosters a positive environment where staff quickly resolve issues and support pupils’ emotional well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a curriculum that is logically sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge and skills effectively from the early years onwards.
- Teachers break down content into small steps, providing opportunities for practice and helping pupils embed important knowledge in their long-term memory.
- Reading is promoted well, with a successfully implemented phonics scheme and intensive support for those who struggle.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff working closely to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders actively monitoring workload and well-being to ensure staff are not overburdened.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects, as leaders have not specified the knowledge pupils need to acquire in each unit of work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders using behaviour and attendance data to identify concerns and provide appropriate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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