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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

165

Pupils

380

Capacity

43%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is managed by Kensington and Chelsea and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 380 places, 43% filled: places available

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 380 places. 165 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 43%. At 43% full, the school currently has headroom below its 380 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.1% of pupils at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kensington and Chelsea publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
East Row, North Kensington, London, W10 5AW
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
49.1% of pupils
DfE URN
100499

Other Primary Schools in London

If Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Kensington and Chelsea. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 380 places and currently has 165 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School cover?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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