Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford, CM2 0RG · Essex · primary school
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123rd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.8/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 Immaculate Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Chess, Music & Dance, Maths, Lego Homework, Philosophy, Brownies, and Beavers clubs. Sports include football, netball, cricket, running, athletics, Dragon Ball Fitness, Kiddy Yoga, and Irish dancing. Arts and music provision covers choir, piano, and violin.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a child joining the Brownies or Beavers?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils display palpable enthusiasm for learning, working hard and enjoying lessons within a community characterised by kindness and respect. The report highlights a well-planned curriculum and effective support for early reading, though it identifies specific areas requiring development in subject delivery and governance.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read and write very well, with staff adept at identifying and supporting those struggling, leading to many children loving reading.
- The school fosters a harmonious community where pupils treat each other with kindness; older pupils role model for younger ones, helping new arrivals settle quickly.
- Leaders have systematically developed a broad curriculum, with staff very well trained in the chosen phonics programme and supported by appropriate resources.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified carefully and receive effective support, enabling them to access lessons successfully alongside classmates.
- Staff feel well supported with manageable workloads, and parents are effusive in their praise for leaders who care for both staff and families.
Areas to improve
- Staff lack confidence in delivering some foundation curriculum subjects, failing to check if activities effectively deliver intended knowledge, resulting in pupils not developing deep understanding.
- Governance arrangements are insufficient, as governors do not know enough about the quality of provision or undertake adequate checks on leaders’ work regarding curriculum and behaviour.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify concerns, records well kept, and leaders tenacious in securing appropriate external support for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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