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Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2LF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
325
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts an impressive 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by a positive learning environment, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 71% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 March 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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
Asian Other24.3%
White Other20.9%
Asian Pakistani12.0%
White British9.2%
Black African8.6%
Asian Indian5.5%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
White Irish0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.73361, -1.21170 · OX4 2LF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN139477
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ourladyscowley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School scores 70.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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