Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Pratt Street, Camden, London, NW1 0DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 34th of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 15 June 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 19 April 2023

Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and caring school. This is a stimulating and lively place to learn. Staff are unwavering in their determination for every pupil to succeed. Leaders motivate pupils to achieve the highest academic standards, alongside an ambitious commitment to pupils' wider personal development. Pupils excel in a highly inclusive culture. Pupils move around school calmly and sensibly. From the early years, children learn how to behave and to take care of each other. They are polite and respectful to each other and to adults. Pupils have an impressive work ethic. They enjoy learning and take considerable pride in the work that they produce. Pupils' musical, sporting and artistic talents are nurtured, valued and celebrated. Teachers help pupils to learn about important topics such as equality, anti-bullying and British values, including through activity weeks. These opportunities help everyone in the school community to work well together. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. Leaders take swift and appropriate action to deal with any incidents of bullying should they occur. Pupils look after each other with great care. They are extremely proud to take on extra responsibilities in school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

36 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

200 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals64.5%

64.5%, 38 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31%

31%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20%

20%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Richard Cobden Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
Abacus Belsize Primary School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding84% met the expected standard
The Cavendish School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Hawley Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good41% met the expected standard
Alleyns Regents Park Prep0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Moya Richardson
Address
Pratt Street, Camden, London, NW1 0DP
Local authority
Camden
URN
100048

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.