What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has 170 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School located?

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is located in Chessington, KT9 2DH, Kingston upon Thames.

How do I apply to St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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 CofE (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

When St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Children in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authority under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, or who left that care through adoption, Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order. Includes children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Official confirmation of status required from the Local Authority at the time of application; 2. Exceptional Circumstances — A child who has a serious medical condition, or where there are sensitive family circumstances which make it essential that the child attends St Mary's school rather than any other. Appropriate documentary evidence from a Consultant Doctor or relevant support services must be submitted at the time of application, making clear why attendance at this school is essential. Governors assess the evidence. All schools support children with the more common medical conditions such as asthma, nut allergies and stress-related symptoms; 3. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or whose brother or sister attended the school within the previous 2 years from the date of application. Includes an adopted, half, step or foster brother or sister living at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from school, measured by a straight line from the Ordnance Survey point of the child's home address to the nearest school gate available for pupils to use, using the School Admissions computerised Geographical Information System. Where there are multiple residences with the same address point, or applicants measured at the same distance, priority decided by an independently supervised drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60% of pupils at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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How places are decided at St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Children in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authority under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, or who left that care through adoption, Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order. Includes children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Official confirmation of status required from the Local Authority at the time of application.
2Exceptional Circumstances — A child who has a serious medical condition, or where there are sensitive family circumstances which make it essential that the child attends St Mary's school rather than any other. Appropriate documentary evidence from a Consultant Doctor or relevant support services must be submitted at the time of application, making clear why attendance at this school is essential. Governors assess the evidence. All schools support children with the more common medical conditions such as asthma, nut allergies and stress-related symptoms.
3Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or whose brother or sister attended the school within the previous 2 years from the date of application. Includes an adopted, half, step or foster brother or sister living at the same address.
4Worshipping Families — Children and/or their parent(s) who are active members of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chessington, or another Christian Church which is part of Churches Together in Chessington and Hook. 'Active Member' means attendance by the child and/or parent(s) at acts of Parish Worship at least once each month over a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of application. Written evidence required on the School's Supplementary Information Form. Churches Together in Chessington and Hook includes St Paul's Church Hook; Chessington Methodist Church; St Catherine of Siena RC Church Chessington; The Community Church, Surbiton & Chessington.
5Children whose parents wish them to attend this Church of England School — Remaining applicants.

If two applications tie: Distance from school, measured by a straight line from the Ordnance Survey point of the child's home address to the nearest school gate available for pupils to use, using the School Admissions computerised Geographical Information System. Where there are multiple residences with the same address point, or applicants measured at the same distance, priority decided by an independently supervised drawing of lots.

Voluntary aided Church of England school; admissions determined by the Governors. Places offered through the Pan London Primary Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. Where the final place is allocated to a child from a multiple birth, governors will allow the Reception class to exceed the infant class size limit of 30.

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 CofE (Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has 170 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School located?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is located in Chessington, KT9 2DH, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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 CofE (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: When St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Children in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authority under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, or who left that care through adoption, Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order. Includes children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Official confirmation of status required from the Local Authority at the time of application; 2. Exceptional Circumstances — A child who has a serious medical condition, or where there are sensitive family circumstances which make it essential that the child attends St Mary's school rather than any other. Appropriate documentary evidence from a Consultant Doctor or relevant support services must be submitted at the time of application, making clear why attendance at this school is essential. Governors assess the evidence. All schools support children with the more common medical conditions such as asthma, nut allergies and stress-related symptoms; 3. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or whose brother or sister attended the school within the previous 2 years from the date of application. Includes an adopted, half, step or foster brother or sister living at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from school, measured by a straight line from the Ordnance Survey point of the child's home address to the nearest school gate available for pupils to use, using the School Admissions computerised Geographical Information System. Where there are multiple residences with the same address point, or applicants measured at the same distance, priority decided by an independently supervised drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60% of pupils at St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Children in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authority under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, or who left that care through adoption, Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order. Includes children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Official confirmation of status required from the Local Authority at the time of application.
2Exceptional Circumstances — A child who has a serious medical condition, or where there are sensitive family circumstances which make it essential that the child attends St Mary's school rather than any other. Appropriate documentary evidence from a Consultant Doctor or relevant support services must be submitted at the time of application, making clear why attendance at this school is essential. Governors assess the evidence. All schools support children with the more common medical conditions such as asthma, nut allergies and stress-related symptoms.
3Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or whose brother or sister attended the school within the previous 2 years from the date of application. Includes an adopted, half, step or foster brother or sister living at the same address.
4Worshipping Families — Children and/or their parent(s) who are active members of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chessington, or another Christian Church which is part of Churches Together in Chessington and Hook. 'Active Member' means attendance by the child and/or parent(s) at acts of Parish Worship at least once each month over a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of application. Written evidence required on the School's Supplementary Information Form. Churches Together in Chessington and Hook includes St Paul's Church Hook; Chessington Methodist Church; St Catherine of Siena RC Church Chessington; The Community Church, Surbiton & Chessington.
5Children whose parents wish them to attend this Church of England School — Remaining applicants.

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has 170 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School located?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is located in Chessington, KT9 2DH, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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 CofE (Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: When St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Children in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a Local Authority under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989, or who left that care through adoption, Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order. Includes children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Official confirmation of status required from the Local Authority at the time of application; 2. Exceptional Circumstances — A child who has a serious medical condition, or where there are sensitive family circumstances which make it essential that the child attends St Mary's school rather than any other. Appropriate documentary evidence from a Consultant Doctor or relevant support services must be submitted at the time of application, making clear why attendance at this school is essential. Governors assess the evidence. All schools support children with the more common medical conditions such as asthma, nut allergies and stress-related symptoms; 3. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or whose brother or sister attended the school within the previous 2 years from the date of application. Includes an adopted, half, step or foster brother or sister living at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from school, measured by a straight line from the Ordnance Survey point of the child's home address to the nearest school gate available for pupils to use, using the School Admissions computerised Geographical Information System. Where there are multiple residences with the same address point, or applicants measured at the same distance, priority decided by an independently supervised drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60% of pupils at St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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