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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Holbeach Gardens, Blackfen, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8QW, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.4 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in key stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 62%, which places it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 15% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (89 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child makes good progress
94%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
Black African9.1%
Mixed Other6.0%
White Other5.3%
Asian Indian5.0%
Other2.9%
Asian Other2.2%
White Irish1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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51.44756, 0.09176 · DA15 8QW
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN101456
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ourlady.bexley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School a good school?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores 80.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Based on 89 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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