St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Twickenham, TW2 7BB · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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33rd of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.15 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, School Council, Eco Team, Mini Vinnies, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, and Young Interpreters. Sports include football, netball, gymnastics, swimming, rounders, and dance, alongside a choir. Class trips and gallery visits are offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 does the after-school club typically involve? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “happy community where pupils enjoy their learning” and “work hard” to meet high expectations. The report confirms that the school “continues to be a good school,” noting that pupils are “kept safe” and develop knowledge securely in most subjects. Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that is “carefully ordered,” ensuring learning builds effectively on prior understanding.
Strengths
- Pupils are “confident, articulate and considerate,” with bullying dealt with “promptly and effectively” when it occurs.
- The curriculum is “well-thought-out” and “ambitious,” allowing pupils to “learn well and develop their knowledge securely over time.”
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are “learning the curriculum well.”
- Reading is prioritised through a “clear, well-ordered phonics programme,” helping pupils who are falling behind to “catch up quickly.”
- Staff workload is managed effectively, with leaders ensuring it “remains manageable” and that staff feel “listened to.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” pupils struggle to learn new concepts because the curriculum does not enable them to “learn and remember securely some subject-specific terminology.”
- Leaders must ensure pupils “learn and understand subject-specific vocabulary in all curriculum subjects” to close gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with rigorous checks on staff suitability and prompt action on any concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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