St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
London, SW8 4EN · Wandsworth · primary school
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43rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,064 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 RC Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are "happy and enjoy coming to school" within a setting where leaders have established a "strong sense of community." It highlights that the curriculum is "more ambitious than in the past," providing pupils with a "strong understanding of a broad range of subjects" and ensuring they are well-prepared for secondary education.
Strengths
- Teachers "explain new learning clearly" and break it into smaller steps, helping pupils "embed what they have learned in the long term."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "do well here," supported by early identification and "school-based therapy services."
- The school effectively uses local resources, such as museums and art galleries, to "enhance pupils’ learning of the curriculum."
- Staff are "well trained to develop children’s language and communication skills," and pupils "love to read."
- Leaders are "mindful of the well-being of staff," considering workload and providing effective support for early-career teachers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "focus sharply on the phonics sounds that pupils are learning," as some activities currently "detract from learning phonics sounds."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are "alert to signs that pupils may be at risk of harm" and work effectively with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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.
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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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