St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
70%
Capacity
183
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Webb, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1106th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 57 in Greenwich.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 13 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has very good reviews on SchoolParrot (4.0/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, St Margaret Clitherow 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 | Cole Close, London, Greenwich, SE28 8GB |
| Headteacher | Dawn Webb |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.3% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 262 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1106th of 13,686
Nationally
281st of 1,592
In London
6th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
44
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Cole Close, London
Greenwich, SE28 8GB
Cole Close, London
Greenwich, SE28 8GB
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