St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shrewsbury Road Bayswater London W2 5PR |
| Phone | 02077921883 |
| Reference Number | 101137 |
The school is performing at the expected standard overall, with safeguarding standards met. Inspectors found that pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and most build secure knowledge because teaching usually follows the intended curriculum. Reading and mathematics are particular strengths, early years provision is strong, and inclusion and personal development are effective. Leaders have managed the amalgamation of two schools during a period of significant challenge and have kept a clear focus on pupils' wellbeing and learning. However, the report identifies areas for further work. Pupils' knowledge is often more detailed and better connected in English and mathematics than in some wider curriculum subjects, where quality is not yet consistently high. Although most pupils attend regularly, overall absence and persistent absence are above national averages, and a small number of pupils still find regular attendance difficult. Some parents' views are mixed following the changes, and leaders should provide more structured opportunities for parents and carers to share their views. The school context includes being a voluntary aided Catholic primary with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals and SEN support, and it has recently amalgamated two schools. Leaders know the school's strengths and the areas needing improvement, use external support well, and are focused on improving pupils' experiences and outcomes further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 250 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 4 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 5 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | 17 | 27 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 19.2% |
| African | 17.2% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Caribbean | 9.6% |
| Asian, Other | 7.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jun 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | School inspection |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2012 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well overall and most are well prepared for the next stage of education.
- Pupils with SEND make secure progress from their individual starting points.
- Reading is a priority, with consistent phonics teaching and extra help matched to pupils' needs.
- Pupils are confident in using reading and mathematical knowledge across the curriculum.
- Early years provision is warm, well organised and supports children's language, early reading and number skills.
- Inclusion is strong: pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils are supported to access the full curriculum.
- Leaders managed the amalgamation of two schools with resilience and maintained focus on pupils' wellbeing and learning.
- Personal development and pastoral support are highly effective, with a wide range of clubs, trips and leadership roles.
- Pupils behave well and feel safe; bullying is rare and staff deal with unkind behaviour quickly.
- Governors provide effective support and challenge and make regular checks on safeguarding procedures.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in subjects beyond English and mathematics is not consistently high quality, limiting depth and connected knowledge in wider subjects.
- A small number of pupils still find regular attendance difficult, and overall absence remains above the national average.
- Persistent absence is above national averages and the persistent absence of some groups needs further reduction.
- Engagement with parents and carers needs strengthening through regular, structured opportunities for them to share their views.
- Behaviour routines are less consistent in some areas, and leaders are providing extra support and training as a result.
- Some parents' views are mixed following the significant changes, and leaders need to continue rebuilding confidence.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 3.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 5 |
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