The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
38% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 47.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mrs Tonnie Read (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
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rowington Close, Paddington, London, W2 5TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallfield Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Pembridge Hall School
Independent · 1.3km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Colville Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wetherby School
Independent · 1.3km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.5km away
Notting Hill Prep School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School is in London, W2 5TF, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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