St Mary's RC Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bridget Pratley, it falls under Brent local authority.
St Mary's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 14 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, St Mary's RC Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Canterbury Road, London, Brent, NW6 5ST |
| Headteacher | Bridget Pratley |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.3% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2016. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Canterbury Road, London
Brent, NW6 5ST
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