St Mary's Catholic Primary School
108%
Capacity
453
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 453 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Sims, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 516th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 57 in Greenwich.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 187 applications for 59 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Glenure Road, London, Greenwich, SE9 1UF |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Sims |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 453 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 453 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
516th of 13,686
Nationally
119th of 1,592
In London
1st of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
28%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
87%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
187
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Glenure Road, London
Greenwich, SE9 1UF
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