The Rosary Catholic Primary School
82%
Capacity
387
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About The Rosary Catholic Primary School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School outperforms the Hounslow local authority average for Key Stage 2, with 75% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 70%. This places the school 14th out of 44 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top third. The school’s ranking score of 75 also puts it in the top 25% nationally. While it doesn’t match the top three peers in the borough — St Michael and St Martin, Belmont and Grove Park — it sits in a strong position above the majority of Hounslow primaries. The school is Roman Catholic and mixed, serving children from age 3 to 11, and has a nursery provision on site.
Academic results are solid across the board. In maths, 94% of pupils met the expected standard and 34% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Reading saw 75% at expected and 26% at higher, with an average score of 106. Writing was similarly strong, with 94% at expected and 17% at higher. Only 11% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, which is a more selective measure. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding — the only category to reach that level. Behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Good. The previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.
The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 83 applications for 30 places, with 28 of 29 first-preference families offered a spot. Facilities include a chapel, sensory room, music rooms, gymnasium, ICT suite and outdoor playground. Sports on offer include swimming, gymnastics, cricket and athletics, while clubs cover science, coding and drama. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 17.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. This is a good fit for Catholic families in Hounslow who want strong academic outcomes, a clear moral framework, and a school that has been consistently well-regarded by Ofsted.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 10 The Green, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW5 0RL |
| Headteacher | Karen Cunningham |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 387 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 387 / 472 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2791st of 13,686
Nationally
591st of 1,592
In London
14th of 44
In Hounslow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
75%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian41.1%
- White (other)20.9%
- Mixed13.1%
- White British7.2%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
19
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
16
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
10 The Green, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW5 0RL
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