Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk, Cale Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 6QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Kensington and Chelsea. It ranks 7th of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 11 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Oratory is a warm and welcoming place. Pupils are polite and considerate. They are confident and enjoy coming to school. Staff work in close partnership with parents and the community to deliver the best experience for all pupils. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. They thrive in this positive environment. Staff at the school have highest aspirations for pupils' achievement. The school's curriculum is ambitious and provides pupils with a rich and stimulating education. Pupils work hard and show high levels of commitment to their learning. The school has clear expectations of pupils' behaviour. This starts in the early years, where children quickly settle into daily routines. Pupils are highly respectful of others and take pride in their achievements. The school develops pupils' independence and character. As pupils get older, they are keen to take on a range of responsibilities, including supporting the well-being of others. For example, Year 6 'Owls' support 'Owlets' in Reception. The school provides pupils with an extensive range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils take part actively in a variety of trips and activities. Pupils regularly participate in clubs, including chess, football, ballet and coding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Cameron Vale School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs A Steinart
- Phone
- 02075895900
- Address
- Bury Walk, Cale Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 6QH
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- URN
- 100491
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.