St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
90%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 222 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Mitchell, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7056th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 55 in Wandsworth.
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 25 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided 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 | 7 St Josephs Street, London, Wandsworth, SW8 4EN |
| Headteacher | Claire Mitchell |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.7% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 222 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7056th of 13,686
Nationally
1175th of 1,592
In London
40th of 55
In Wandsworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 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
7 St Josephs Street, London
Wandsworth, SW8 4EN
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