A good voluntary aided school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 109.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Deep roots, kind hearts, big dreams"
As a Catholic school, Catholic values underpin all that we do; strong parish links with St Mary Magdalen Church; liturgies and First Holy Communion; Come and See religious education; Catholic ethos.
Headteacher Mr Martin Brannigan welcomes you; highlights Catholic values underpinning the curriculum; small school with village feel; outstanding outcomes and a broad, bespoke curriculum; aims to challenge and inspire students.
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Breakfast Club runs 7:50–8:40; After School Club runs 3:20–6:00; Before-school clubs run 8:00–8:40 and after-school clubs run 3:30–4:30.
The school provides an inclusive education for pupils with special educational needs; SENCo and safeguarding staff; references to SEND policies and support services (SEND Information Report 2024-25; local authority SEND support; SENDIASS).
Reception year begins in September 2026 for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. If applying under a faith criterion, a Supplementary Information Form must be submitted with supporting documents. Applicants must complete a Common Application Form to their home Local Authority. Further information including admissions policy and documents is available in the Admissions Policy and Supporting Documents for 2026/27.
The site notes that there is support with fees for those in receipt of certain benefits; no specific fee amounts listed.
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