Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
103%
Capacity
325
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 325 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tara Davies, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4928th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 31 in Oxford.
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 35 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Oxford Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 2LF |
| Headteacher | Tara Davies |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 325 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 325 / 315 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4928th of 13,686
Nationally
686th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
68%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Oxford Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 2LF
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