Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

About Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School sits right at the top of the class in Kensington and Chelsea. Its Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is a full 21 percentage points above the local authority average of 72%. That gap is striking, and it’s not just about hitting the baseline — the school also pushes a high proportion of children into the higher standard. In reading, 77% achieved that top tier, and in maths it was 67%, while average scaled scores of 112 in both subjects confirm strong performance across the board. The school ranks first out of 28 primary schools in the borough, and sits in the top 2% nationally. For parents comparing options, this is a school that consistently outperforms its peers, and the data suggests it does so without narrowing the curriculum.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, awarded it Outstanding across every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That’s a clean sweep, and it matches the Outstanding rating the school held in its previous inspection back in 2010. With 210 pupils on roll and a capacity of exactly 210, the school is full, and the admissions data for 2025/26 tells a clear story of demand: 169 applications for just 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 5.83, and 65 first-preference applications for 28 offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, slightly below the national average, but the school’s SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities.

Facilities include a library, sports hall, chapel, art studios and an outdoor playground, and the school offers a solid set of sports — tennis, athletics, cricket, swimming and netball — plus clubs like eco club, drama, art, film, choir and science club. It’s a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form. The headteacher is A Steinart. Given the exceptional academic outcomes, the Outstanding Ofsted record, and the high demand for places, this is a school that will particularly suit families who prioritise strong results and a faith-based environment, but who are also realistic about the need to apply early and make a compelling case for admission.

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