Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Witney, OX28 5JZ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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164th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Overview
The inspection confirms that Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils attend eagerly, forming positive relationships and feeling safe, while behaviour in lessons is described as excellent. Leaders maintain high expectations, which pupils consistently meet through enthusiastic engagement and a strong commitment to school values.
Strengths
- Pupils are “engrossed in learning” and demonstrate excellent behaviour, with staff addressing low-level disruption quickly.
- The teaching of mathematics is a strength, with children developing a “secure understanding of number” from the early years.
- Pupils learn to read well, supported by staff who are highly trained in the school’s phonics programme and who swiftly identify those at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, achieving well across all subjects and being “fully included in all aspects of school life.”
- Staff feel part of a “close-knit team” and appreciate leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the important knowledge pupils need to learn, meaning teachers lack clarity on what to focus on.
- Leaders should ensure staff know exactly what pupils need to learn across the whole curriculum to help pupils develop essential knowledge and skills in sufficient depth.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are alert, report concerns swiftly, and work well with other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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