The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 165
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 49.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Ms Geraldine Hampton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
East Row, North Kensington, London, W10 5AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCatch22 Include London
Independent · 1.5km away
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Stewart Bilingual School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Avondale Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.8km away
Wetherby School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is in London, W10 5AW, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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