St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Harrow, HA1 3BE · Harrow · primary school
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9th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Geography Club, Champions of Antarctica, and Recorder club, while KS2 students participate in a choir and lunch-time singing. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the curriculum integrate the themes from the Champions of Antarctica club?
What Ofsted said about St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, maintaining its previous high standing. The report describes a school where ‘everyone is valued’, characterised by ‘exemplary’ behaviour and a ‘meticulously well-planned curriculum’ that ensures pupils achieve highly. Leaders demonstrate ‘extremely ambitious’ expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘meticulously well-planned’, with teachers expertly explaining new content and emphasising key vocabulary to build ‘detailed knowledge’.
- Reading is prioritised through a consistent phonics programme and ‘reading for pleasure’, ensuring pupils read with ‘developing fluency’.
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘excellent attitudes to their learning’, supported by firmly established routines.
- Personal development is fostered through structured debates and learning about diverse backgrounds, helping pupils develop ‘high levels of respect’.
- Enrichment activities, such as choir performances at St Paul’s Cathedral, allow pupils to ‘develop their talents and pursue their interests’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that pupils feel safe and know which adults to approach with worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
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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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