St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Twickenham, TW1 3HE · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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12th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 619 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision to ‘balance excellence with compassion’ is central to its work. Pupils ‘love coming to school’, demonstrating ‘very high levels of concentration’ and achieving ‘exceptionally well’ across a ‘rich curriculum’. The inspection confirms that the school provides an ‘exceptional quality of education’ with ‘Outstanding’ effectiveness in all judged categories.
Strengths
- Leaders have embedded a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘sequenced and structured’, enabling pupils to ‘recall their learning over time’.
- Teachers possess ‘exceptionally strong subject knowledge’ and use assessment with ‘accuracy and precision’ to identify misconceptions and prevent ‘gaps in their learning’.
- Pupils ‘love reading’ and attain ‘very high levels’ through ‘highly structured sessions’ in the early years and deliberate promotion throughout the curriculum.
- Behaviour is ‘very well’ managed with a ‘consistent and calm focus on learning’, ensuring pupils ‘feel safe and self-regulate their behaviour’.
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils showing ‘tolerance and respect for others’ and engaging in a ‘vast range of extra-curricular activities’.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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