The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Mrs A Steinart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bury Walk, Chelsea, London, SW3 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFrederick Hugh House
Independent · 720m away
Ashburnham Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westbridge Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Chelsea Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Saint John Bosco College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Thomas's Battersea
Independent · 1.8km away
The London Oratory School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School take?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is in London, SW3 6QH, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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