The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
41%
+33.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Mrs Imogen Lavelle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
35 Gayford Road, London, W12 9BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavenscourt Park Preparatory School
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Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Independent · 1.2km away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
Independent · 1.2km away
West London Free School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Westside School
Free school · 1.3km away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Paul's School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Good Shepherd RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Good Shepherd RC Primary School take?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Good Shepherd RC Primary School?
Good Shepherd RC Primary School is in London, W12 9BY, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Good Shepherd RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Good Shepherd RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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