St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beckenham, BR3 5DE · Bromley · primary school
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7th of 69 primary schools in Bromley we can score, 76 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
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's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Multi Sports, martial arts, Irish Dancing, and football, alongside Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 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 manage class sizes when the roll matches the total capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the Forest School trips integrated into the weekly curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this exceptional school” where “kindness is at the centre of the culture.” The report describes a setting where learners are “confident, polite, and extremely hard working,” supported by staff who maintain “high expectations for all pupils.”
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a “highly ambitious curriculum” where knowledge is “well-sequenced to deepen pupils’ understanding over time.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and make “extremely effective adaptations” to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum successfully.
- There is a “sharp focus on the teaching of early reading,” with staff delivering phonics “consistently to a high standard” so pupils do not fall behind.
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional attitudes to their learning,” remaining “focussed, enthusiastic and resilient” when facing difficulties.
- The school offers an “extremely broad range of wider opportunities,” including numerous clubs, sports teams, and performance chances.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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