Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 11th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2022, report published 25 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2022
Staff know each pupil well and want the best for them. Every pupil receives a warm welcome when they arrive each day. Pupils know that leaders want them to succeed in their learning but also develop as rounded individuals. They learn to understand the school's 'RUAH' values of respect, understanding, affection and humour. These are at the heart of everything that happens in the school and help to establish a strong sense of community. Pupils treat each other with respect. This is developed right from the early years where pupils learn to work and play together cooperatively. They feel safe in school because they are well looked after. When there are misunderstandings, pupils appreciate the fact that adults help them to understand their differences and sort out any problems. Pupils like that their teachers make their lessons enjoyable and memorable. Many parents told us that their children feel happy to attend school each day and commented on the positive and friendly atmosphere. The school's ethos is well summed up by its mission statement: 'you are young, you are precious, you are loved'.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have considered the development of skills in foundation subjects, but they have not always planned out precisely what pupils will learn and when. As a result, pupils' learning is not always coherent in these subjects. Leaders should continue with their plans to refine the curriculum in foundation subjects so that learning is as effective here as in the core subjects.
- Pupils in key stage 1 are not always given sufficient opportunities to consolidate their learning in foundation subjects. As a result, some pupils are not confident when recalling and talking about what they have learned. Leaders should make sure that what pupils learn in the foundation subjects in key stage 1 is reflected in the quality of work that they produce.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
318 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Tyndale Community School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Tara Davies
- Phone
- 01865779176
- Address
- Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LF
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 139477
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.