The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mrs C Byrne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Holbeach Gardens, Blackfen, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlderwood Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Days Lane Primary School
Primary · 443m away
Marlborough School
Special school · 1.0km away
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chatsworth Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sherwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is in Sidcup, DA15 8QW, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of the Rosary 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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