St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 41st of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 11 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
The school is a hub in the community where pupils, staff, parents and carers are happy. It is a school that prioritises the development of the whole child. Leaders have used the wealth of local opportunities to support families, enhance pupils' experience and develop their understanding of the world around them. Pupils are taught to develop their own views, respect the opinions of others and provide support for their peers. They value other cultures while celebrating their own. This begins in early years and continues throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe because there are systems in place to support them if any problems should arise. Pupils understand the different ways they can raise concerns and seek support. For example, they can use the 'worry boxes' to share any concerns they might have. Staff expect pupils to do well, and they put appropriate support in place for those who need it. Leaders work to identify the needs of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In lessons, tasks and activities are adapted to meet pupils' needs. Pupils typically learn and achieve well across the curriculum, meaning they are well prepared for their secondary education. Pupils behave well in lessons and during unstructured times. They enjoy learning and try hard in lessons.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, teaching and the activities provided do not match the ambition of the intended curriculum. This means there are some areas where pupils' knowledge and understanding are not as well developed. The school should sharpen the processes for checking the implementation of the planned curriculum so that staff are fully supported in ensuring pupils learn and remember more across subjects and phases.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
272 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Manor Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Bonneville Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Iqra Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 97% met the expected standard |
| Glenbrook Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% 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
- Miss Kelly Doody
- Phone
- 02076225479
- Address
- Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 100636
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.