St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School

About St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School

St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School’s headline metrics stand well above the Hounslow local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 70 per cent, this school achieves 97 per cent. That gap of 27 percentage points is substantial and places the school first out of 44 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top five per cent nationally. It is one of only seven outstanding-rated primaries in Hounslow, a status it earned in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 206 applications for 60 places, with 91 families listing it as their first preference. That level of demand reflects a reputation that clearly resonates with local parents, and the school’s performance data suggests why.

Academically, the school’s 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results are strong across the board. In reading, 100 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard and 72 per cent achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 112. In maths, 98 per cent met the expected standard, 71 per cent reached the higher standard, and the average score was 111. Writing saw 97 per cent at expected and 38 per cent at the higher standard. The combined expected standard figure of 97 per cent is the standout metric, but the high proportion of pupils working at a higher level in reading and maths is also notable. The school’s Ofsted inspection in 2023 awarded Outstanding across all five graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This represents an improvement from its previous Good rating in 2015, with early years provision rising from a grade 2 to a grade 1.

The school offers a range of facilities including playing fields, a library, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a chapel, and runs clubs such as gardening, chess, film club, book club and eco club. Sports on offer include tennis, netball, athletics, rounders, dance, swimming and gymnastics. Its SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, multi-sensory impairment and physical disability. With a nursery on site and a capacity of 472 pupils (currently 478 on roll), it is slightly over capacity. The school is Roman Catholic, which may be a factor for families considering admissions. Given its outstanding Ofsted rating, top LA ranking and high oversubscription rate, this is a school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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