St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

About St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is an outstanding Catholic school with a strong partnership with families to ensure children enjoy their time and flourish academically and personally. We provide a curriculum that unlocks each child's potential and develop life skills, happiness, identity, social and emotional development, physical and mental health, and spiritual growth.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Laura White

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 55 responses • 26.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.2% positive 1.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.2% positive 1.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.4% positive 3.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

89.1% positive 3.6% negative

My child does well at this school

96.4% positive 3.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 55 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

60.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Helen G Unconfirmed

Parent May 22, 2023

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We're generally happy with St Anselm's, but there are a few areas that need improvement. The communication between teachers and parents could be better, and sometimes the school's online system is a bit glitchy. However, the staff are lovely, and our child loves the 'Choir' program.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"A Joy to Send Our Children To"

I've been so impressed with the values and ethos of St Anselm's. My child loves attending and always talks about the fun activities, especially the 'Rainbow Curriculum' projects. The teachers are supportive and friendly, and the school's commitment to Catholic values means they're getting a great education in faith.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T-B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School, Wonderful Memories"

As a former parent, I'm so grateful for the time my child spent at St Anselm's. The school's 'Inspire to Aspire' approach really helped them grow into a confident and compassionate person. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are dedicated to providing the best possible education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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