St Edward's Catholic Primary School
London, NW1 6LH · Westminster · primary school
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23rd of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 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 — 7.8/10 against 686 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Homework Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “enthusiastic about coming here” and become “confident, resilient learners” who are “well prepared for the next stage of their education.” The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils are “kept safe and are very happy,” with leaders maintaining “high expectations for everyone.”
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils showing “respect for each other and for staff” and bullying being “rare.”
- The curriculum is “well developed,” with leaders having “prioritised the important knowledge and skills” across all subjects.
- Early years provision is highly effective, preparing children “extremely well for Year 1” with a “strong focus on developing children’s mathematical understanding.”
- Leaders have a “strong focus on reading,” ensuring struggling pupils receive support and have access to books that “match the sounds that pupils know.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, with teachers adapting resources to help them “access the same curriculum as others.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must “address any misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge and understanding” more consistently, as current checks do not always identify gaps, leading to “inconsistencies in pupils’ subject-specific knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and being “alert to the potential signs of abuse.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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