Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School

Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School sits right on the Hounslow average for the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 70% achieving that benchmark compared with the local authority average of 70%. That places it 21st out of 50 primary schools in the borough, putting it squarely in the middle of the pack. Where the school does stand out is in its higher-attaining pupils: 23% reached the higher standard in all three subjects, and in reading specifically, half of all pupils scored at the higher level, with an average reading score of 109. Maths scores also look strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 33% of pupils hitting the higher threshold. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed it remains Good and noted it is improving. Leadership and management were rated Good, though early years provision was judged as Requires improvement, a downgrade from the Good it received in the previous graded inspection back in 2014.

The school's Progress 8 data is not available, but the Key Stage 2 outcomes give a clear picture of a school that delivers solid, broadly average results with some real strengths in reading. Writing and maths expected rates are 77% and 87% respectively, so maths in particular is a strong suit. The school ranks in the top 50% nationally, at the 31.7th percentile, and sits in the middle tier of London primaries. For context, the top-performing school in Hounslow, St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary, scores 97 on the same ranking metric, while Our Lady and St John's scores 70. That gap reflects the school's position as a dependable, middle-ranking option rather than an academic powerhouse. The Ofsted report notes the school is improving, which suggests momentum is positive, but the Requires improvement rating for early years is worth noting for parents with younger children.

With 217 pupils against a capacity of 236, the school is not quite full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 65 applications for 29 places and making 23 first-preference offers. That 2.24 oversubscription ratio suggests strong local demand, particularly from Catholic families given the school's Roman Catholic character. Facilities include a gymnasium, library, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms and a chapel, plus clubs ranging from coding and science to gardening and choir. The school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. For families seeking a faith-based primary in Hounslow with decent academic outcomes and a clear improvement trajectory, this is a sensible choice, though the early years rating and middling LA rank mean it may not suit those prioritising top-tier results from Reception onwards.

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