St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Worple Street, London, SW14 8HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 21st of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
St Mary Magdalen's is a special place. Relationships are warm and nurturing. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are keen to learn. Staff work closely with parents, carers and the community to deliver the best experience for all pupils. Pupils are kept safe. They flourish in this positive environment. Staff, parents, and pupils are proud of their school. Staff have high ambitions for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils work hard and are very committed to their learning, attaining well in national assessments. In classrooms and around the school pupils behave very well. This is because there are consistently high expectations that are consistently applied. This begins in early years, where children settle quickly into established routines, cooperate well and show increasing curiosity in their learning. The school provides pupils with a several opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils relish taking part in the rich choice of activities and visits. They are excited about the school's residential trips, as well as performances at musical and theatrical events. Pupils participate actively in a range of clubs, which include sports, arts and languages.
What the school should improve
- A few subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation and do not fully reflect the school's ambitious plans. In these instances, some pupils do not consistently secure the knowledge they need. The school should ensure that staff have suitable training to monitor the implementation of the curriculum to gauge the impact of any improvement work undertaken. The school should also ensure assessment is used well in these areas to check what pupils know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
152 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson House School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| East Sheen Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Barnes Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Tower House School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Kew Riverside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Brannigan
- Phone
- 02088766679
- Address
- Worple Street, London, SW14 8HE
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- URN
- 102909
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.