Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

St Faith's Road, Alcester, B49 6AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Alcester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 5th of 155 primary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 8 September 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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 24 June 2025

Pupils thrive at this inspirational school where 'nobody is left behind'. The school has an unwavering commitment for each pupil to flourish academically and personally, and they do. Pupils achieve highly across a wide range of subjects. The school provides carefully tailored support for pupils to meet the ambitious expectations the school sets for them. There is a very strong culture of care and kindness. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. There is an extremely calm and purposeful atmosphere with a buzz of learning and excitement. Pupils' conduct and attitudes towards their learning are exemplary. They know that there are adults that they can talk to if they have a worry or concern. This makes them feel safe, happy and well-cared for. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities. These include visits to London, camping in the forest, immersive historical experiences and visits to various places of worship. These experiences help pupils to try new things and appreciate the diversity of life in modern Britain. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. This helps pupils to develop their talents and interests with the popular 'gardening club' being a firm favourite among pupils.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

109 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals27.5%

27.5%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Nicholas CofE Primary0.1 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Coughton CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard65% met the expected standard
Temple Grafton CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good56% met the expected standard
Dunnington CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement55% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Williams
Address
St Faith's Road, Alcester, B49 6AG
Local authority
Warwickshire
URN
143632

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.