The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Hanorah Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Green Street, Sunbury on Thames, Surrey, TW16 6QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaypole School
Independent · Very close
Sunbury Manor School
Secondary · Very close
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 551m away
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Secondary · 742m away
Hawkedale Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Chennestone Primary School
Primary · 866m away
Great Oaks Charitable Trust T/A Great Oaks College
Special school · 926m away
Kenyngton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ignatius Catholic Primary School take?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is in Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6QG, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ignatius Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ignatius 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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