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

Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.

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

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School located?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in London, W10 5AW, Kensington and Chelsea.

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

Saint 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Saint 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 are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

When Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic children in parish — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town. (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Saint 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 places are decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2).
2Baptised Catholic children in parish — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town. (see notes 3 & 11).
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children.
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children.
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church (see note 3,4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader (see note 7).
8Any 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. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each numbered category, sub-priorities apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need; (ii) sibling attendance at the school; (iii) children of staff members employed 2+ years or filling a demonstrable skill shortage vacancy. Twins and siblings from multiple births admitted where logistically possible if one is the last ranked child within PAN.

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.

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School take?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School located?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in London, W10 5AW, Kensington and Chelsea.
How do I apply to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: Saint 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Saint 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 are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: When Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic children in parish — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town. (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Saint 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 places are decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2).
2Baptised Catholic children in parish — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town. (see notes 3 & 11).
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children.
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children.
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church (see note 3,4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader (see note 7).
8Any other children — Any other children.

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School take?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School located?: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in London, W10 5AW, Kensington and Chelsea.
How do I apply to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: Saint 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Saint 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 are Reception places decided at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: When Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic children in parish — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town. (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Saint 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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