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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

Wandsworth, SW8 4ENPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 52%

1175th of 1,592

In London

Top 74%

40th of 55

In Wandsworth

Top 73%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

62%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:77%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:69%
Higher:19%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:77%
Higher:19%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

62%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

57

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

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.

Contact Information

02076225460www.stmarysschoolbattersea.co.uk

7 St Josephs Street, London

Wandsworth, SW8 4EN

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7 St Josephs Street, London

Wandsworth, SW8 4EN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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