St Mary's CofE Primary School
London, N8 7QN · Haringey · primary school
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35th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 1,641 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access football, athletics, swimming, forest school, camping, PGL, and climbing. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 included in the PGL trips? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” in a “kind and caring” atmosphere where they “achieve well.” The report highlights that leaders successfully provide the education and social skills needed for pupils to prosper, underpinned by strong school values. Since a previous inadequate judgement, the school has improved significantly, with inspectors concluding it “no longer requires significant improvement.”
Strengths
- Reading is taught effectively from the Nursery, with staff expertise ensuring pupils “swiftly become confident and fluent readers.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with procedures now described as “rigorous, consistent and robust.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “effective,” enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, showing “great focus and engagement” and contributing to a “calm and purposeful” learning environment.
- Enrichment activities, including clubs and visits, enhance the curriculum and support pupils’ personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address “inconsistencies in curriculum thinking and implementation” caused by recent leadership changes, ensuring pupils “routinely build up detailed knowledge over time” across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are vigilant and training is “comprehensive, frequent and up to date.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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