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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,465
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School in Richmond upon Thames will find a school that is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 99 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.3. Only 16 first-preference offers were made, meaning competition is stiff. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications suggests strong local confidence. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 166 pupils against a capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth. The headteacher is Martin Brannigan.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWorple Street, London, Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HE
HeadteacherMartin Brannigan
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils166
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity166 / 210 (79% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryCricketFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.