St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
London, SW14 8HE · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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17th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 3,014 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils learn piano, recorder, woodwind, guitar, and violin, and visit the National Gallery. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the music instruments taught?
What Ofsted said about St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary Magdalen’s is described as a “special place” where “relationships are warm and nurturing” and pupils “flourish in this positive environment.” The school delivers a “broad and ambitious” curriculum with “consistently high expectations” for behaviour, resulting in strong pupil achievement and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious, well-sequenced” and goes “beyond the scope of what is expected nationally,” with pupils applying knowledge “with confidence.”
- Early reading is the “bedrock of the school’s curriculum,” supported by thorough phonics training and precise assessment to help pupils read with “increasing fluency and confidence.”
- Pupils demonstrate “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, being “very respectful towards each other” and showing “appreciation of different faiths, beliefs and perspectives.”
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors are “highly strategic” and “very well informed,” striking an effective balance between supporting the school and holding leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the curriculum is at an “earlier stage of implementation,” meaning some pupils do not consistently secure the necessary depth of knowledge.
- The school must ensure staff receive suitable training to monitor curriculum implementation and use assessment effectively to check what pupils know and remember in these areas.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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