St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London, SW19 1QL · Merton · primary school
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16th of 42 primary schools in Merton we can score, 43 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 41% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 26% | 2.09 |
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, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 427 pupils against a stated capacity of 440. 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 specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s is described as a “very positive, nurturing place built on mutual respect” where pupils “enjoy coming to school.” The inspection found that the curriculum is “ambitious for all,” enabling pupils to achieve well, while behaviour is judged as “Outstanding.”
Strengths
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” with staff dealing with off-task behaviour “swiftly and effectively.”
- The curriculum in most subjects is “well designed and sequenced to help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.”
- Staff ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have “the same opportunities as their peers.”
- Leaders provide a “strong focus on well-being,” including therapy and nurture groups for mental health.
- Pupils have “a wide range of opportunities to become active citizens,” such as serving as house captains or school council members.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that in a few subjects, learning is “broken down into manageable steps” so pupils have a secure understanding of previous learning.
- Leaders must ensure that books for weaker readers are “carefully matched to sounds that pupils know” to support independent reading.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear reporting systems and staff who are confident about what to report.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 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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