St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
London, SW4 9QJ · Lambeth · primary school
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52nd of 56 primary schools in Lambeth we can score, 58 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 — 3.9/10 against 1,870 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
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 Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 272 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as a “hub in the community” where pupils, staff, and parents are happy, prioritising the “development of the whole child.” Inspectors found that pupils feel safe, behave well, and are “well prepared for their secondary education,” with personal development judged as a “real strength.”
Strengths
- Staff deliver phonics with “accuracy and precision,” helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well sequenced,” particularly in early years and mathematics, building strong foundations.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” with appropriate adaptations to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Personal development is outstanding, with extensive extra-curricular activities and a focus on inclusion, kindness, and community value.
- Leaders have forged “strong and positive partnerships” with parents and local charities to support families in crisis.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching activities do not match the “ambition of the intended curriculum,” meaning pupils do not consistently develop the intended depth of knowledge.
- Systems for checking curriculum implementation are “not as well developed,” leaving leaders unaware of some inconsistencies.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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