St Mary's Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
607
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
If you are a parent considering St Mary's Church of England Primary School, the numbers suggest you are not alone. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 249 applications for just 90 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those, 78 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning that while demand is high, putting the school first on your application gives you a realistic shot. The school is clearly popular with local families, and while the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications is a strong signal of its standing in the community. With a capacity of 630 and currently 607 pupils on roll, it is running very close to full, which reinforces its reputation as a sought-after choice in Richmond upon Thames.
Academically, St Mary's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Richmond upon Thames average of 76%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 11% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 47% reached the higher standard in maths and 49% in reading. Average scaled scores of 109 in both reading and maths are solid. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 12% of all primary schools for its combined expected standard score, and within the London region it sits in the top 25%. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 awarded it Outstanding across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, a forest school, and a sensory room, which supports its SEND provisions for conditions such as autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and speech and language needs. Clubs include gardening, eco club, film club, and science club, while sports on offer range from football and cricket to dance and cross country. As a Church of England school, it also has a chapel on site. For families considering their options, St Mary's is a strong fit if you value high academic standards within a popular, oversubscribed state primary that also invests in outdoor learning and pastoral support. Just be prepared to apply early and make it your first preference.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3HE |
| Headteacher | Angela Abrahams |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 607 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.1% |
| School Capacity | 607 / 630 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1703rd of 13,686
Nationally
394th of 1,592
In London
20th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
79%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
249
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British49.6%
- Asian19.3%
- White (other)14.3%
- Mixed10.5%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Amyand Park Road, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3HE
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