St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
58%
Capacity
186
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Alley, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9791st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 31 in Westminster.
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 23 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St. Mary of the Angels 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 | Shrewsbury Road, London, Westminster, W2 5PR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Alley |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.9% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 322 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9791st of 13,686
Nationally
1395th of 1,592
In London
27th of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
54%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shrewsbury Road, London
Westminster, W2 5PR
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