St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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