Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, HP6 5PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Amersham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 7th of 8 primary schools in Amersham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2013, report published 19 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils of all abilities and backgrounds flourish at Our Lady's Catholic School. The school's vision drives every aspect of school life. Pupils showcase the values of faith, hope and love in all that they do. In Reception, excellent routines and caring support help children settle in with ease. They soon become confident and ready to learn. Pupils feel very safe due to the exceptional levels of care they receive from the adults looking after them. Pupils meet the very high expectations that teachers set for behaviour and learning. Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy coming to school, which is reflected in their high attendance. Pupils of all abilities achieve really well. Outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6 are well above average. Behaviour is exemplary. Every pupil in the school has a leadership role. This has a significant impact on their personal development. Pupils build confidence and belief in themselves. They develop respect for one another. As a result, pupils are tolerant, caring and accepting. Pupils describe the school as a 'family'. Pupils want to contribute to their school community. Parents and carers agree. One parent shared the thoughts of many: 'Our Lady's is a shining example of where community meets learning.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Heatherton School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Waterside Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Harding Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Holdsworth
- Phone
- 01494726390
- Address
- Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, HP6 5PL
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 148673
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.