St Mary's RC Infants School
89%
Capacity
287
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Infants School
St Mary's RC Infants School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sutton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 287 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 322 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's RC Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shirley Hulme, it falls under Sutton local authority.
St Mary's RC Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 201 applications for 83 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's RC Infants School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Infants School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Netball, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sutton, St Mary's RC Infants 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | West Street, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2PT |
| Headteacher | Shirley Hulme |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 287 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.0% |
| School Capacity | 287 / 322 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
201
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Street, Carshalton
Sutton, SM5 2PT
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