The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% 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 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Holdsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beacon School
Independent · Very close
Heatherton School
Independent · 937m away
Waterside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Chesham Bois Church of England School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thomas Harding Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elangeni School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 1.5km away
Home Tuition Service
Miscellaneous · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is in Amersham, HP6 5PL, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's 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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