The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 291
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 35.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Miss Kelly Doody (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
Independent · 1.5km away
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holmewood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Balham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Telferscot Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is in London, SW4 9QJ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman 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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