St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Uxbridge, UB8 2UA · Hillingdon · primary school
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14th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,279 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego club, play Boccia, New Age Kurling and Panathlon, and participate in Hymn Practice, Carol Concerts and Music Performances. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 Panathlon sessions? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 15 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “nurturing and supportive” environment where “pupils thrive” and are “kept safe.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs, to build knowledge cumulatively and achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, showing “respect and kindness” and taking on leadership responsibilities from an early age.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to develop skills progressively in subjects such as geography and computing.
- Early years provision is highly effective, with staff providing strong support for language development and a rigorous focus on early reading using phonics.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and adapt activities appropriately to meet individual pupil needs.
- The school fosters personal development through a “sense of service to others,” with pupils contributing significantly to the local community.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects is not used precisely enough to check what pupils know and remember, meaning “errors and misconceptions” are not always identified swiftly.
- Consequently, some pupils struggle to secure the knowledge needed for complex ideas later on; the school must ensure understanding is “checked consistently across the curriculum.”
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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