# St Mary's Catholic Primary School — Beckenham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 published reviews
- **Students:** 412
- **Founded:** 1968

## Contact

- **Address:** Westgate Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 5DE
- **Phone:** 020 8650 2355
- **Website:** https://www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/beckenham/st-marys-catholic-primary-school-16290

## About

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is situated in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. It was founded in 1968 on land leased to Bromley Council by a religious order- The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The school serves three main feeder parishes- St Edmund’s in Beckenham; St Mark’s in West Wickham and Our Lady of the Rosary in Hayes.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Exceptional Values: St Mary's has exceeded our expectations in every way. The school's curriculum is well-rounded and engaging, and the teachers are passionate about their subjects. The values of excellence, resilience, and self-discipline are truly embodied by the school community, and we feel so lucky to be a part of it. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School with Amazing Teachers!: I'm so grateful to be a part of the St Mary's community. The school's values of kindness, respect, and love shine through in everything they do. The teachers are dedicated, enthusiastic, and really care about the children's well-being. My child loves attending school and is thriving academically and socially. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Very Supportive Environment: We're really happy with St Mary's so far. The school's commitment to inclusivity and respect is clear, and the teachers are very approachable. However, I do think the school could do more to communicate with parents about upcoming events and activities. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Nurtures Children: We were part of the St Mary's community for several years and had a truly wonderful experience. The school's focus on personal growth, development, and a love of learning really sets it apart. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are always willing to go the extra mile to support parents and children. *(Sep 2021)*
- **5/5** — Best school in the area!: Amazing school. The teachers are all really, really kind and will help whenever needed. It has a nice outdoor field and plenty of space for educational activities. There is a SENDCO team that can always help and the school is very welcoming. Honestly wish I could have spent longer there! My 7 years there were brilliant and they give you plenty of skills and a great attitude to help you in later life. The school is always kept clean and safe and has a brilliant security. It has great safety proto… *(Jun 2021)*

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