The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Michael Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrow Lodge Primary School
Primary · 422m away
Hornchurch High School
Secondary · 729m away
Hylands Primary School
Primary · 806m away
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Secondary · 962m away
The Bridge
Independent · 965m away
Towers Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Towers Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Benhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Hornchurch, RM12 4TL, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St 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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