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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

Wandsworth, SW8 4ENPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#7,056
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School in Wandsworth is a smaller than average primary, with 199 pupils against a capacity of 222. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average and a clear signal of the community it supports. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 57 applications for just 25 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. Of those, 22 were first-preference applications, and all 22 received offers, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first stand a very good chance. As a Roman Catholic voluntary aided school, it will have its own admissions criteria, typically prioritising baptised Catholic children, but the high FSM figure suggests it draws from a broad catchment. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address7 St Josephs Street, London, Wandsworth, SW8 4EN
HeadteacherClaire Mitchell
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)48.7%
School Capacity199 / 222 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceSwimmingRoundersFootballGymnasticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.