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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5AWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#6,415
of 13,686 nationally

About Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School in Kensington and Chelsea is a small, oversubscribed state primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 28 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.33. Of those, 11 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning nearly every first-choice applicant secured a place, but demand still far outstrips supply. The school has a nursery provision, which may help families get a foot in the door early. With 165 pupils against a capacity of 380, the school is operating well below its maximum size, which could mean smaller class environments. The headteacher is Geraldine Hampton, and the school's Roman Catholic character is reflected in its on-site chapel and the strong sense of community that often comes with a faith-based admissions policy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressEast Row, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5AW
HeadteacherGeraldine Hampton
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Number of Pupils165
Free School Meals (FSM)49.1%
School Capacity165 / 380 (43% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceTennisGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Source: st-marys.rbkc.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.