Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
43%
Capacity
165
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 380 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Geraldine Hampton, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6415th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 12 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | East Row, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5AW |
| Headteacher | Geraldine Hampton |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.1% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 380 (43% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6415th of 13,686
Nationally
1091st of 1,592
In London
17th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Row, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5AW
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