What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 414 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Hornchurch, RM12 4TL, Havering.

How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School for 2013-14 (Reception) was 1.561 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

When St Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Catholic Children who are resident in the parish. (see notes 3,4&9); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3&4), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, calculated as a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of equal distances, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.6% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.561miles

was the furthest place offered for 2013-14 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Catholic Children who are resident in the parish. (see notes 3,4&9)
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3&4)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Christian children of other denominations — Christian children of other denominations, whose application is supported by a minister of religion (see note 6).
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, calculated as a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of equal distances, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each of the seven categories, priority is increased for (i) children with a sibling attending the school at time of enrolment, and (ii) after that, children of staff (teachers) meeting specified conditions (2+ years employment or recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage vacancy). Parish boundary for St Mary's is defined as St Mary, Mother of God parish (see note 9).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 414 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Hornchurch, RM12 4TL, Havering.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School for 2013-14 (Reception) was 1.561 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: When St Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Catholic Children who are resident in the parish. (see notes 3,4&9); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3&4), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, calculated as a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of equal distances, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.6% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.561miles

was the furthest place offered for 2013-14 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Catholic Children who are resident in the parish. (see notes 3,4&9)
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3&4)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Christian children of other denominations — Christian children of other denominations, whose application is supported by a minister of religion (see note 6).
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 414 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in Hornchurch, RM12 4TL, Havering.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School for 2013-14 (Reception) was 1.561 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: When St Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Catholic Children who are resident in the parish. (see notes 3,4&9); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3&4), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, calculated as a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of equal distances, random allocation will be carried out, supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.6% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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