St Mary's RC Infants School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | West Street Carshalton Surrey SM5 2PT |
| Reference Number | 102995 |
St Mary’s RC Infants is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness grade of 'Good'. The school is praised for its nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively planned, allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs, to thrive. High expectations from the leadership team and staff contribute to the positive learning atmosphere, which is complemented by strong parental support and community engagement. Notably, the school has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2018, demonstrating consistent performance across various metrics of education and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 287 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.74%
Girls: 52.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 2 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.9% |
| White, Other | 15.7% |
| African | 8.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Irish | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for pupils.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum from Nursery to Year 2.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Effective collaboration with parents for reading support.
- High levels of pupil engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent effectiveness of additional phonics support leading to slower progress for some pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.13 miles |
|
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
0.21 miles |
|
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
0.25 miles |
|
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.38 miles |
|
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
0.56 miles |
|
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.72 miles |
|
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE |
0.75 miles |
|
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.82 miles |
|
Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.82 miles |
|
Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.83 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
0.9 miles |
|
Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AW |
0.91 miles |
|
Hackbridge Primary School
Hackbridge Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7AX |
0.94 miles |
|
Beddington Infants' School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF |
0.98 miles |
|
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4LA |
1.04 miles |
|
Culvers House Primary School
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH |
1.09 miles |
|
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
All Saints Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA |
1.13 miles |
|
Robin Hood Junior School
Thorncroft Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1RL |
1.24 miles |
|
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JP |
1.24 miles |
|
Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL |
1.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
0.18 miles |
|
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
0.23 miles |
|
Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
0.8 miles |
|
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
0.84 miles |
|
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
0.97 miles |
|
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
0.97 miles |
|
Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.19 miles |
|
Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
1.21 miles |
|
Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
1.36 miles |
|
Sutton High School GDST
|
1.36 miles |
|
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.4 miles |
|
Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
1.42 miles |
|
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.51 miles |
|
Homefield Preparatory School
|
1.57 miles |
|
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
1.58 miles |
|
The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
1.66 miles |
|
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
1.74 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1.77 miles |
|
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS |
1.78 miles |
|
Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
1.82 miles |