St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sean Dobson, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 661st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 55 in Wandsworth.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 30 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, St Anselm'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Louisville Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 8RW |
| Headteacher | Sean Dobson |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
661st of 13,686
Nationally
152nd of 1,592
In London
5th of 55
In Wandsworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
86%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Louisville Road, London
Wandsworth, SW17 8RW
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