Key facts
- 6,000 students
- 98% of St Mary’s graduates are in employment, vocation* or further study within 15 months of graduation
- Number one in London for course satisfaction and teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2020)
- Rated 'Oustanding' by Ofsted for our Initial Teacher Training
- 2nd safest university in London (Complete University Guide 2020)
- Top 4 in the UK for our sports scene (Which? University Student Survey 2019)
Vision 2030 (corporate plan)
Notable alumni and students
- Clara Amfo (BBC Radio 1 presenter)
- Toby Booth (Ospreys first-team coach)
- Joshua Buatsi (Professional boxer - Olympic bronze medalist)
- Chris Chibnall (Television writer - including Broadchurch and Doctor Who)
- Lotte Clapp (Rugby Saracens Women captain and England International)
- Paul Clement (Former Reading FC, Swansea FC and Derby County FC manager)
- Sir Mo Farah (Distance Runner - 4 x Olympic gold medalist)
- Toby Gold (Wheelchair racer - Paralympic silver medalist)
- Tom Grennan (Musician)
- Tim Murtagh (Professional cricketer for Middlesex County Cricket Club and Ireland)
- Monty Panesar (former English international cricketer)
- Pete Postlethwaite OBE (Oscar-nominated actor)
- Rebecca Romero MBE (Cyclist - Olympic gold medalist)
- Mohamed Sbihi MBE (Rower - Olympic gold and bronze medalist)
- Christian Wade (NFL running back for Buffalo Bills and former England rugby union international)
- Joe Wicks MBE (Fitness coach and TV presenter)
- Sir Michael Wilshaw (Former head of Ofsted)
Many more notable athletes are alumni of our Endurance Performance and Coaching Centre.