St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
426
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 426 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anthony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Hawthorne, it falls under Southwark local authority.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 44 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St Anthony'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 | Etherow Street, London, Southwark, SE22 0LA |
| Headteacher | Joanne Hawthorne |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 426 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.3% |
| School Capacity | 426 / 450 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Etherow Street, London
Southwark, SE22 0LA
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