St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Russell Road Wimbledon London SW19 1QL |
| Phone | 02085424580 |
| Reference Number | 102670 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has demonstrated a good overall performance in its first inspection in 14 years. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils thrive, supported by an ambitious curriculum and effective staff who cater for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Behaviour among pupils is outstanding, and they feel safe and are eager to learn. Despite the strong performance, there are areas that require improvement, particularly in curriculum planning for certain subjects and ensuring reading materials are appropriately matched to students' abilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 51.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 4 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| 6 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 34.7% |
| White, Other | 27.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.2% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| White & Asian | 6.1% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Irish | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour and have a strong sense of respect for one another.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to build knowledge and skills over time.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND, providing equal opportunities for all.
- Pupils trust their teachers and feel safe, leading to a positive learning environment.
- Parents appreciate the nurturing and pastoral care provided by the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in some subjects lacks detailed steps to support effective teaching.
- Weaker readers occasionally receive books that do not match their phonic knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 111 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 2.7 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pelham Primary School
Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU |
0.15 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Effra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8PW |
0.4 miles |
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Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH |
0.41 miles |
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Willington School
Worcester Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QQ |
0.51 miles |
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Merton Abbey Primary School
High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY |
0.51 miles |
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The Priory CofE School
Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8LX |
0.58 miles |
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Merton Park Primary School
Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ |
0.6 miles |
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QB |
0.61 miles |
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Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP |
0.72 miles |
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Park Academy
200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF |
0.74 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
3 - 19 Hanover Road, London, SW19 1EB |
0.76 miles |
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Garfield Primary School
Garfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8SB |
0.8 miles |
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Donhead Preparatory School
33 Edge Hill, London, SW19 4ND |
0.95 miles |
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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
113 Ridgway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4TA |
0.98 miles |
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Joseph Hood Primary School
Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS |
1.01 miles |
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Poplar Primary School
Poplar Road South, Merton Park, London, SW19 3JZ |
1.03 miles |
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Singlegate Primary School
South Gardens, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2NT |
1.04 miles |
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The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
28 Arterberry Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
1.09 miles |
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Haslemere Primary School
Foxton Grove, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3PQ |
1.12 miles |
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Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Smallwood Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0TW |
1.29 miles |
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Wimbledon High School GDST
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0.55 miles |
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Wimbledon School of Art
Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QA |
0.59 miles |
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY |
0.64 miles |
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Rutlish School
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD |
0.72 miles |
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Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB |
0.79 miles |
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Wimbledon College
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS |
0.9 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
17 the Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF |
0.93 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA |
0.97 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
1.09 miles |
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King's College School
Southside, London, SW19 4TT |
1.12 miles |
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Liberty Woodland School
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1.35 miles |
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Paddock School
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1.48 miles |
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Garratt Park School
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1.48 miles |
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Perseid School
Bordesley Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT |
1.48 miles |
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Tram House School
Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane, London, SW17 0NY |
1.49 miles |
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RISE Education
37-39 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED |
1.63 miles |
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Melrose School
Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE |
1.63 miles |
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Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ |
1.67 miles |
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Cricket Green School
Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF |
1.75 miles |
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Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB |
1.88 miles |