The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Snowball (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStrathmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 315m away
The Priory School
Secondary · 401m away
The Chrysalis School for Autism
Independent · 527m away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School is in Hitchin, SG5 1XT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady 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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