St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School
Putney, London, SW15 1BA · Wandsworth · primary school
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33rd of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,942 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
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 CofE Nursery and Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Ninja-Fit, M-Tech Code, Public Speaking, and Chess. Sports options cover football, netball, tennis, and yoga, while arts activities include choir, guitar, and Little Voices. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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 support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where pupils are "well prepared for life beyond this school" and enjoy a "culture of wonder" rooted in faith values. While most pupils achieve well in core subjects and behave with "compassion, kindness and respect," the report identifies inconsistencies in support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and weaknesses in leadership monitoring.
Strengths
- The personal development programme is "extensive and thoughtfully designed," helping pupils speak confidently about mental health and online safety.
- Pupils "know and remember more across the curriculum," with disadvantaged pupils performing particularly well in national tests.
- Attendance is above the national average, and staff have "established strong relationships with families."
- The early years curriculum helps children settle quickly, forming "warm, close bonds with the adults in their class."
- Bullying is "rare," and staff respond to instances of unkindness "without delay."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve how they plan and review support for pupils with SEND, ensuring plans are implemented promptly and their impact is regularly assessed.
- The governing body should provide "more rigorous challenge to leaders" regarding the school’s monitoring of its own work and inclusion strategies.
- Staff in the early years should be supported to model "ambitious language" more consistently to extend children’s vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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