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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3HEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
79 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1703 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAmyand Park Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3HE
HeadteacherAngela Abrahams
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils607
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity607 / 630 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceTennisCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubFilm ClubScience ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:00-18:30

Source: st-marys.richmond.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.