St Mary's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Glenure Road, Eltham, London, SE9 1UFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Greenwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 5th of 60 primary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 29 January 2023

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 30 November 2022

Leaders have created an ambitious and exciting curriculum. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. They enjoy their lessons and social activities. Staff have high expectations of pupils, which they respond to with exemplary behaviour and a strong work ethic. Leaders deal with any bullying concerns swiftly and seriously. Pupils trust adults to deal with any problems. Safeguarding is effective. Pupils live up to the school's aims, including being respectful. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are highly supported by staff who care about them. Staff encourage pupils to take on responsibilities, such as being playground leaders and school councillors. Older pupils support younger pupils to settle and flourish. For example, they enjoyed supporting younger pupils with their reading. Staff support and celebrate pupils' talents, inside and outside school, through an extensive range of clubs and activities. Many pupils excel in music, singing and sport. Parents and carers are highly positive about the impact the school has on their children. One parent shared views typical of many, calling it an 'amazing school'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths32%

32%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

447 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.7%

10.7%, 15.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.5%

23.5%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.6%

7.6%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eltham Church of England Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Gordon Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Deansfield Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding91% met the expected standard
Wyborne Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Haimo Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Sims
Address
Glenure Road, Eltham, London, SE9 1UF
Local authority
Greenwich
URN
144091

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.