St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
447 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Gordon Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Deansfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Wyborne Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Haimo Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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
- Phone
- 02088507835
- 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.