Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
219
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
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.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Outstanding across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This represents an improvement from its previous Good rating in 2013. In the 2023/24 KS2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Camden local authority average of 75%. The school ranks 15th out of 38 primaries in Camden on this measure, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Average scores in reading and maths were 106 and 105 respectively, both above the national average. The proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was 10%, while in individual subjects, 22% reached the higher standard in reading and maths, and 15% in writing.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a chapel, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and a sports hall. Sports on offer include swimming, gymnastics, rounders, athletics and cricket, while clubs cover drama, choir, film club and chess. SEND provision is extensive, covering eight categories from dyslexia and moderate learning difficulties to autistic spectrum disorder and multi-sensory impairment, suggesting the school is well equipped to support a wide range of needs. Given its strong Ofsted record, above-average results despite a high-FSM intake, and Catholic character, this school will particularly suit families who want an inclusive, faith-based primary that demonstrably supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pratt Street, London, Camden, NW1 0DP |
| Headteacher | Moya Richardson |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.4% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 240 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1851st of 13,686
Nationally
428th of 1,592
In London
15th of 38
In Camden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
78%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
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.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British24.2%
- Asian22.4%
- Mixed18.2%
- White (other)5.0%
- Black5.0%
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
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
32
Total schools
26
Oversubscribed
24
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
Pratt Street, London
Camden, NW1 0DP
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