Is Our Lady Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 69th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Our Lady Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Our Lady Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Our Lady Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Our Lady Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TF

Local ranking69th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

243

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 208
Boys: 104 (51%)
Girls: 100 (49%)
Capacity: 243 (84% full)
SEND: 8.7%
FSM Eligible: 19.5%
EAL: 20.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 6.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,061/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.8%
White Other: 24.0%
Black African: 13.0%
Mixed Other: 4.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
White Irish: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 1.4%

42.8%

White British

24.0%

White Other

13.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01707324408

head@ourladys527.herts.sch.uk

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Woodhall Lane

Welwyn Garden City, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117464
UKPRN: 10076834
Establishment No.: 3382

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