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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.1 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
226
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in July 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 57% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, the school is better than 38% of others in its locality, indicating a supportive environment for student growth.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.2%
Black African17.5%
White Other9.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Asian Indian4.8%
Asian Other4.2%
White Irish3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Location
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51.96414, -0.27784 · SG5 1XT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Our Lady Catholic Primary School a good school?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School scores 38.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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