Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
About Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Bexley, ranking 40th out of 55 primary schools in the local authority. Its headline Key Stage 2 metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 59%, which is below the Bexley average of 67%. That places the school in the bottom half nationally, at the 60th percentile. However, the picture is more nuanced than that single figure suggests. In reading, 86% of pupils met the expected standard and 32% reached the higher standard, both solid outcomes. Maths tells a similar story: 82% at expected and 27% at the higher level. The school’s average scores in reading (106) and maths (105) are both above the national benchmark of 100. So while the combined measure lags behind the LA average, individual subject performance is respectable, and the school is clearly getting a good proportion of children to a high standard in reading and maths.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 89 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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