Good Shepherd RC Primary School
35 Gayford Road, London, W12 9BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Good Shepherd RC Primary School is a primary school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 78 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. It ranks 1st of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 22 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils thrive at this nurturing and caring school in the heart of the community. The school's mission and values are 'rooted in love' and include hope, compassion, respect and service. These are at the heart of everyone's work. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the very high expectations that the school has for them. They flourish and achieve extremely well, academically, socially and personally. Pupils show exceptional pride when speaking about their school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They have highly positive attitudes to their learning during lessons. Pupils are extremely polite and respectful towards their peers, staff and visitors. They work and play together remarkably well. Pupils' time at school is enriched by many memorable experiences. They showcase their skills and talents at the regular art exhibitions and popular annual auction events. Staff make excellent use of resources available in the locality, such as sports centres and theatres, to enrich pupils' learning. Pupils take part in a wide array of visits, clubs and sports. These include outdoor education, art, music and drama. Pupils relish opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as being school parliament members, volunteering and organising school events.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Good Shepherd RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Park Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Greenside Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Southfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| Brackenbury Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| John Betts Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Imogen Lavelle
- Phone
- 02087435060
- Address
- 35 Gayford Road, London, W12 9BY
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- URN
- 100354
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.