St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
79%
Capacity
166
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 166 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Brannigan, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5465th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, St Mary Magdalen'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Worple Street, London, Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HE |
| Headteacher | Martin Brannigan |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 166 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 166 / 210 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5465th of 13,686
Nationally
965th of 1,592
In London
30th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
67%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
99
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (16% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Worple Street, London
Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HE
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