Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
75%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rosaleen Gowers, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1628th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Curbridge Road, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ |
| Headteacher | Rosaleen Gowers |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 250 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1628th of 13,686
Nationally
221st of 2,034
In South East
8th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
80%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Curbridge Road, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ
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