Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
417
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School in Greenwich is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that is effectively full, with 417 pupils against a capacity of 420. The school serves a diverse intake: 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools but sits within the typical range for inner-London boroughs. Demand is strong — for 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 152 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.53. Of those, 57 were first-preference applications, and 54 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it top got in, but competition is real. The school is one of 12 Outstanding primaries in Greenwich out of 62 total, and its nearest Outstanding neighbour is Cardwell Primary School, 2.1 km away.
Academically, this is a high-performing school. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 85% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the Greenwich local authority average of 71%. The school ranks 3rd out of 57 primaries in the borough on this metric, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Subject-level scores are strong: average reading score of 110, maths 108, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading was 53%, in maths 37% and in writing 36%. Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection, in 2017, rated overall effectiveness Outstanding, with leadership and management and early years provision also Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Outstanding, and the previous 2012 inspection had rated it Good, so the trajectory is clearly upward.
The school offers a practical range of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, a sensory room, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, athletics and netball, with clubs in drama, choir and book club. SEND support is in place for pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. For Catholic families in Greenwich who want a faith-based primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear oversubscription signal, this school is a realistic but competitive option. It suits families who value a structured, high-expectation environment and are comfortable with the school’s religious character, which shapes its admissions criteria and daily life.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 16 Highcombe, London, Greenwich, SE7 7HR |
| Headteacher | Sean Small |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
709th of 13,686
Nationally
170th of 1,592
In London
3rd of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- Mixed17.3%
- White British16.5%
- White (other)12.9%
- Asian6.7%
- Black5.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
16 Highcombe, London
Greenwich, SE7 7HR
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