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Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School

Camden, NW1 0DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1851 of 13,686 nationally

About Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School

Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School in Camden is a state primary with 219 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, meaning it is not yet full. However, demand is strong: for 2025/26 admissions, the school received 52 applications for 30 places, with 25 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.4%, which is notably high — well above the national primary average and significant even for inner London. This intake profile suggests the school serves a substantially disadvantaged community, which makes its academic achievements particularly striking. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character and offers nursery provision from age 3, making it a genuine all-through primary option for local families who value faith-based education.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPratt Street, London, Camden, NW1 0DP
HeadteacherMoya Richardson
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)69.4%
School Capacity219 / 240 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:20

Source: ourladys.camden.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.