Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Oxford, OX4 2LF · Oxfordshire · primary school
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53rd 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 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 41% | 3.63 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.29 |
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's Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Frozen Kingdom, Science in Action at the JR, and Legoland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How often do trips like Legoland occur per year?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where staff know pupils well and foster a "strong sense of community" rooted in the values of respect, understanding, affection and humour. Leaders demonstrate a "strong moral purpose" ensuring no child is limited by their background, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are "well looked after," with adults helping them resolve misunderstandings and develop cooperative skills from the early years.
- Leaders have made reading a "top priority," providing staff with expert knowledge to deliver "precise and effective reading instruction" that builds confidence.
- The curriculum in core subjects like English, science and mathematics is carefully planned, allowing pupils to "make connections between ideas and topics."
- Staff benefit from high-quality professional development and a culture that promotes a "healthy work-life balance."
- Governors and trustees are "knowledgeable" and provide effective challenge and support to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine the curriculum in foundation subjects, such as history, to ensure learning is "as effective here as in the core subjects."
- Pupils in key stage 1 need more opportunities to consolidate learning in foundation subjects to improve confidence in recalling what they have learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify concerns and leaders taking "swift and effective action" when required.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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