Located in London, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 2.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.3%. other white pupils make up about 14.8%
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.
| Address: | Station Road, London, E4 7BJ |
| Website: | www.stmaryschingford.com/ |
| Telephone: | 02085294723 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Philomena Egan |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103085 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 218 |
| Number of Pupils: | 209 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 103 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.30% | 103 |
| Other White | 14.80% | 31 |
| African | 7.20% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 3.80% | 8 |
| Irish | 3.30% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.90% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 210 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 319 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 819 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 896 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood School and Centre Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.