How many pupils does Our Lady Catholic Primary School have?

Our Lady Catholic Primary School has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Our Lady Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Our Lady Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).

How does Our Lady Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Our Lady Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Our Lady Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Our Lady Catholic Primary School is part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Our Lady Catholic Primary School?

Our Lady Catholic Primary School is located at Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT.

Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT

Good

Inspected 5 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

166

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Our Lady Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 166 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 166 / 226 (73%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.2%

Free school meals

36.4%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

12.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

9.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

6.44

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,316

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,200 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,145

Spend per pupil

£7,024

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Phone: 01462622555
Headteacher: Sarah Snowball
Website: http://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Our Lady Catholic Primary School?: Our Lady Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Our Lady Catholic Primary School have?: Our Lady Catholic Primary School has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Our Lady Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Our Lady Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).
How does Our Lady Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Our Lady Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Our Lady Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Our Lady Catholic Primary School is part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Our Lady Catholic Primary School?: Our Lady Catholic Primary School is located at Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT.

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