St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
London, SW17 8RW · Wandsworth · primary school
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3rd 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,899 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
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, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, inter-house tournaments, and dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 are included in the inter-house tournament? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 9 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “rightly proud” and experience a “broad and exciting curriculum” that allows them to “immerse themselves in learning.” Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” resulting in pupils who “achieve very well across the curriculum” and demonstrate “very positive” behaviour. The inspection concludes that the school provides “exceptional opportunities for pupils’ personal development” within a “caring and supporting community.”
Strengths
- Leaders ensure the curriculum is “sequenced to ensure pupils build on their prior knowledge very well,” with teachers addressing misconceptions “swiftly.”
- There is a “high priority on reading,” with staff trained to deliver phonics effectively and a “positive culture of reading” involving parents.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers” through appropriate adaptations.
- Behaviour is “excellent” due to “high expectations and established routines,” fostering “respectful, positive relationships” between adults and pupils.
- The school offers “exceptional opportunities” for personal development, including musical instruments, sporting tournaments, and residential stays.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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