St Mary's Catholic Primary School
97%
Capacity
427
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 440 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David McCabe, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% 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 501st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 42 in Merton.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 181 applications for 60 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Football, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, 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 | Russell Road, London, Merton, SW19 1QL |
| Headteacher | David McCabe |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 427 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 427 / 440 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
501st of 13,686
Nationally
116th of 1,592
In London
3rd of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
88%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
181
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Russell Road, London
Merton, SW19 1QL
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