Is Our Lady Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 July 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 94th 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), 57% 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

Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XT

Local ranking94th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

226

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 July 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 166
Boys: 71 (41%)
Girls: 102 (59%)
Capacity: 226 (77% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 19.3%
EAL: 34.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,145/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.4%
Black African: 17.6%
White Other: 9.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.8%
Asian Indian: 4.8%
Asian Other: 4.2%
White Irish: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%

42.4%

White British

17.6%

Black African

9.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01462622555

head@ourladys.herts.sch.uk

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Old Hale Way

Hitchin, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138322
UKPRN: 10037767
Establishment No.: 3399
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

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