SchoolScoresSt Mary's RC Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 2PB
020 8647 4342 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 February 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Carshalton comparisons use the 9 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Carshalton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 16% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carshalton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Carshalton figures pool parents at the Carshalton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
71% — about the same as the Sutton average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sutton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 16.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.4% | 41.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.8 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's RC Infants School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Harris Junior Academy Carshalton 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Carshalton CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victor Seymour Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Collingwood School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rushy Meadow Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Park Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Park Infants School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Wood Field Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's RC Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's RC Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did St Mary's RC Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's RC Junior School?
86% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's RC Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102994.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.