St Edward's Catholic Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Edward's Catholic Primary School currently has around 199 pupils on roll, which is about 47% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 48.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 20.6%. white british pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by other white at 14.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6LH
Website: www.stedwardsprimary.org
Telephone: 02077235911
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Westminster
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jason Smith
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101128

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 199
Number of Boys: 100
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)20.60%41
White British16.10%32
Other White14.10%28
Other Asian9.50%19
African9.00%18
Other Mixed7.50%15
Caribbean7.00%14
Other Black4.00%8
White and Black Caribbean3.50%7
Indian2.50%5
Unclassified2.00%4
Bangladeshi1.50%3
White and Black African1.50%3
White and Asian1.00%2
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (6.6)
Writing: Average (2.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
75%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.0
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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3out of 4 2,809 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Lisson Grove , NW1 6LH
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
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Gateway Academy
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3out of 4 527 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Gateway Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Westminster Community School
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- not rated 312 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
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3out of 4 1,002 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
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- not rated 1,032 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
- not rated 1,032 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Academy St John's Wood
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3out of 4 1,947 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
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- not rated 748 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
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- not rated 2,667 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
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4out of 4 367 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abingdon House School
Broadley Terrace , NW1 6LG
- not rated 131 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Francis Holland School
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- not rated 439 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
London Business School
Sussex Place , Regent's Park NW1 4SA
- not rated 512 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
ICS London
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- not rated 552 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Crawford Upper School
7b Wyndham Place , W1H 1PN
- not rated 552 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.