St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6QG · Surrey · primary school
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89th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 — 9.0/10 against 4,224 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join multi-sports, hockey, athletics, tag rugby, gymnastics, cheerleading, judo, and football clubs, as well as netball and dance. Year 6 students take a PGL trip. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 PGL trip?
What Ofsted said about St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is described as a "happy and inclusive school" where pupils feel a "deep sense of belonging and safety." The report highlights that pupils achieve well, particularly in core subjects, and benefit from a "calm and orderly environment" with high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils "make secure progress" and Year 6 attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is "significantly above the national average."
- Staff foster "supportive and genuine relationships" with pupils, creating a culture where children feel safe and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and interesting," with a strong focus on reading and technical vocabulary, supported by teachers with "secure subject knowledge."
- Inclusion is highly effective, with leaders ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "accurately identified" and supported to succeed alongside peers.
- Parents and carers are "overwhelmingly positive" about the school’s impact on their children’s educational experience.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils’ achievement is "consistently high across the curriculum," as progress in some subjects is not as secure as in English and mathematics.
- Governance arrangements require refinement, specifically by "clarifying governance roles and responsibilities" to robustly hold leaders to account.
- Staff need to address weaknesses in pupils' transcription to ensure handwriting becomes "legible and fluent," which is currently a priority for the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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