St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Woodford Green, IG8 0TX · Redbridge · primary school
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26th of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 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 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Antony's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club and Spanish Club, participate in Sporting 4 Schools, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Antony’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and happy" community where pupils are proud members. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education through a generally well-sequenced curriculum and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "balanced" and "thoughtfully sequenced" in most subjects, allowing pupils to build knowledge and apply it to complex tasks, particularly in mathematics and geography.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are "experts in teaching reading," ensuring pupils become fluent and fostering a love of books through initiatives like reading ambassadors.
- Pupils are "polite, friendly and well mannered," moving around the school sensibly and showing care for one another.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they are "fully included in the wider life of the school."
- Leaders manage staff workload effectively, considering their well-being, while providing opportunities for wider development through cultural and sporting activities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and early years, curriculum planning lacks sufficient rigour, meaning pupils do not consistently learn the knowledge needed to make progress.
- Teachers sometimes introduce too much new information at once, requiring time to revise earlier content rather than building on secure understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear staff training, prompt action on concerns, and a curriculum that helps pupils understand how to stay safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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