St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
413
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Spelthorne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Ignatius Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hanorah Murphy, it falls under Surrey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4128th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 19 in Spelthorne.
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 58 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ignatius Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Spelthorne, St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Green Street, Sunbury on Thames, Spelthorne, TW16 6QG |
| Headteacher | Hanorah Murphy |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Oct 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Oct 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4128th of 13,686
Nationally
561st of 2,034
In South East
6th of 19
In Spelthorne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
151
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Green Street, Sunbury on Thames
Spelthorne, TW16 6QG
Journey to School
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