Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TF · Hertfordshire · primary school
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170th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 3,927 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A further 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Mini Vinnies, while sports options include dance, gymnastics, football and cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady Catholic Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are “confident, responsible and respectful.” The report highlights a “happy and welcoming” atmosphere with strong personal development, noting that pupils are “extremely well prepared for life in modern Britain.” While most areas meet the expected standard, personal development and wellbeing are rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Personal development is a standout feature, with leaders “seek[ing] every opportunity to develop pupils personally” through a curriculum that broadens horizons and promotes welfare.
- Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to school,” enjoying a wide range of enrichment activities and showing pride in their community.
- Behaviour is excellent; the school is described as “calm” with an “over-riding culture of respect and kindness,” where bullying is rare.
- Achievement in core subjects is strong, with pupils in reading and mathematics consistently performing “close to or above national averages.”
- Leadership is vigilant and effective, with governors and staff working together to “provide high-quality education” and swiftly addressing areas for improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils, is “sufficiently targeted and precise” to meet individual needs.
- Staff should “consistently address pupils’ errors effectively,” particularly in basic letter and number formation, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, to close knowledge gaps.
- Leaders need to continue refining approaches to improve attendance, specifically for groups such as disadvantaged pupils, whose attendance has not improved as much as desired.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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