St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
56%
Capacity
117
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Haringey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Smith, it falls under Haringey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1240th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 51 in Haringey.
St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Haringey, St Martin of Porres 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 | Blake Road, London, Haringey, N11 2AF |
| Headteacher | Andrea Smith |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 210 (56% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1240th of 13,686
Nationally
310th of 1,592
In London
6th of 51
In Haringey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
81%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blake Road, London
Haringey, N11 2AF
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