St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's RC Infants School is a primary school in Sutton for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 13 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils are very happy at this school. A nurturing, caring and supportive ethos threads through every aspect of school life. Pupils said that St Mary's is a school where 'they have kind hands, and sharing is caring.' Pupils are kept safe. They trust the adults in school and know that they are available to listen and help with any worries, should they need to. The curriculum is planned so that pupils learn about how to keep themselves safe. Pupils are incredibly proud of their school and their achievements and learning. They spoke with great excitement about the numerous extra-curricular activities that they take part in. For instance, pupils enjoy being a member of the choir and participating in football club. Leaders at all levels and staff have high expectations of what pupils can do and achieve. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the ambitious curriculum the school offers. Pupils meet the high expectations set for them and learn well. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Pupils know inside out the six core principles of the school's approach to promoting positive behaviour. They describe these values eloquently, explaining how they help them to know how to behave, both in lessons and at playtimes. For example, pupils know how to show respect and be kind to one another.
What the school should improve
- While pupils who fall behind in phonics are identified and offered additional support, in a few instances, this support is not as effective as the school intends. This means that a small number of pupils are not catching up as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that these pupils consistently receive the additional help that is needed to become confident and fluent readers quickly.
Pupil numbers and mix
284 pupils on roll, with places for 322
Schools near St Mary's RC Infants School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Shirley Hulme
- Phone
- 02086475711
- Address
- West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PT
- Local authority
- Sutton
- URN
- 102995
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.