Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | East Row North Kensington London W10 5AW |
| Phone | 02089690321 |
| Reference Number | 100499 |
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The leadership and staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and valued. The school emphasizes high expectations for academic achievement and behavior, with pupils showing pride in their roles and responsibilities within the school community. The curriculum is well-structured in many areas, and there is a strong emphasis on reading and personal development. This inspection is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a valuable opportunity for the leadership to reflect on their strategies to support pupil learning and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 165 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.27%
Girls: 52.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 4 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 5 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 21.8% |
| African | 15.2% |
| Caribbean | 13.3% |
| White, Other | 10.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders and staff prioritize pupils' best interests.
- Pupils feel safe and report that bullying is resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is logically sequenced for effective knowledge building.
- Strong support is provided for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and engage well in lessons.
- Reading is highly promoted, with effective phonics instruction.
- Staff morale is high, and leaders support their well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning and sequencing are insufficient in a few subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 28% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 5 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ark Brunel Primary Academy
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT |
0.07 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Appleford Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5EF |
0.11 miles |
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Queen's Park Primary School
Droop Street, London, W10 4DQ |
0.2 miles |
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Barlby Primary School
Treverton Street, North Kensington, London, W10 6DW |
0.27 miles |
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Bevington Primary School
Bevington Road, London, W10 5TW |
0.28 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Primary School
83 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.32 miles |
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Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road, London, W10 5TN |
0.35 miles |
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Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close, London, W9 3DS |
0.43 miles |
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La Petite Ecole Francaise
73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ |
0.46 miles |
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Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road, London, W9 3JY |
0.47 miles |
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Wilberforce Primary
Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LB |
0.48 miles |
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Chepstow House School
108a Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1QS |
0.53 miles |
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Bassett House School
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0.55 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EJ |
0.6 miles |
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St Peter's CofE School
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0.6 miles |
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Ark Franklin Primary Academy
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0.61 miles |
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Thomas Jones Primary School
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0.65 miles |
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Carlton Vale Infant School
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0.65 miles |
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Oxford Gardens Primary School
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0.67 miles |
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The Kilburn Park School Foundation
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0.68 miles |
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Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
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0.22 miles |
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The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
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0.24 miles |
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Chelsea Community Hospital School
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0.26 miles |
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Bales College
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0.3 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
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0.32 miles |
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Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
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0.34 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
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0.37 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EL |
0.38 miles |
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Notting Hill Prep School
95 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QQ |
0.59 miles |
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Maida Vale School
18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR |
0.6 miles |
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The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation
77 St. Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.77 miles |
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX |
0.78 miles |
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Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR |
0.8 miles |
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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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0.81 miles |
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Westminster Academy
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0.84 miles |
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Catch22 Include London
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0.9 miles |
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Ark Burlington Danes Academy
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0.92 miles |
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Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
0.99 miles |
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Islamia School for Girls'
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
1 miles |
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Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF |
1.01 miles |