St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 102329 • Hornchurch RM12 4TL

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
102329
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Garth Tucker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01708448430
Website
Visit
Address
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch RM12 4TL

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Hornchurch, is a Voluntary Aided primary school with a strong community ethos, founded in 1933. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 419 pupils and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where children, staff, and parents grow in faith, understanding, and respect for one another. The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of community and the teachings of Jesus, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere for all.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to build on children's prior learning, encouraging them to become independent learners and critical thinkers. It focuses on developing interpersonal skills, resilience, and a growth mindset, with a strong emphasis on faith-based values. The school also actively promotes British values, teaching students about democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect.

St Mary's is committed to the well-being and development of its pupils, involving the whole community—including parents and the Parent Teacher Association—in the educational experience. The school encourages participation in charitable events and discussions about diversity, ensuring that children learn to respect and understand different faiths and beliefs.

Key details

LA
Havering
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
419
Boys
217
Girls
202
FSM %
8.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 419 217 202 420 8.10
2024-09-11 422 220 202 420 7.80
2023-09-11 417 217 200 420 5.00
2022-09-11 417 217 200 420 5.00
2021-09-11 420 214 206 420 5.20
2020-09-11 418 212 206 420 4.50

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