St Mary's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
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Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Ross, it falls under Havering local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7862nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 49 in Havering.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
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's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, St Mary'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 | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4TL |
| Headteacher | Michael Ross |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7862nd of 13,686
Nationally
1254th of 1,592
In London
36th of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
60%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch
Havering, RM12 4TL
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