SchoolScoresSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ
020 7622 5479 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lambeth comparisons use the 36 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 22 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 | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 28th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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. Lambeth figures pool parents at the Lambeth 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
37 pupils in this year group.
59% — 9 points below the Lambeth average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 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 Lambeth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
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 | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.2% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 77.0% | 45.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 17th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 22.7%* | 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
- Clapham Manor Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bonneville Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Iqra Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenbrook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Macaulay CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belleville Wix Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkgate House School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Heathbrook Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sudbourne Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
87% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100636.
- 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.