Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

212 pupils on roll, with places for 218

Eligible for free school meals11.3%

11.3%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.8%

19.8%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.6%

6.6%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Beacon School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Heatherton School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Waterside Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good34% met the expected standard
Chesham Bois Church of England School0.7 milesOfsted: Good88% met the expected standard
Thomas Harding Junior School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard81% 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
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.