St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School

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St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 81% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Wandsworth average of 68%. That 13-point gap places the school 12th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top quarter locally and the top 10% nationally. Its ranking score of 81 puts it just behind the top three peers in the area — Sheringdale, Ronald Ross and Rutherford House — but still well within striking distance of the borough's best. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. That's a notable shift from its previous inspection in 2007, when it was rated Outstanding across the board; the current judgement reflects a more measured but still strong picture.

Academically, the school's Key Stage 2 results show particular strength in reading, where 92% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% reached the higher standard. Maths also performed well, with 85% at expected and 42% at the higher level, and an average scaled score of 109. Writing was slightly lower, with 85% at expected and 23% at the higher level. The combined higher standard — pupils reaching the higher level in all three subjects — was 15%, which is a solid figure for a school of this size. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it's hard to say how much value the school adds from starting points, but the raw attainment figures are clearly above the local norm. The school's 9.8% pupil premium rate is below the national average, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake, which may partly explain the strong results.

With 197 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is nearly full but not bursting, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 30 Reception places in 2025/26, it received 150 applications in total, with 52 first-preference applications and 29 first-preference offers — a ratio of five applications per place. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, gymnasium, chapel and a Forest School programme, plus clubs ranging from drama and choir to eco club and gardening. The school's SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, physical disability, and other difficulties, so it is equipped to support a range of additional needs. For families who prioritise strong academic outcomes within a Church of England ethos, and who can secure a place in a competitive admissions round, St Mary's offers a well-regarded option in central Wandsworth.

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