Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School.

London, SW36QH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

90

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 93.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bury Walk
Cale Street
London, SW36QH
Phone
2075895900
Website
oratory.rbkc.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100491
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bury Walk, Cale Street, London, SW3 6QH
Website
http://www.oratory.rbkc.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
211
Free School Meals
10.0% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
93.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
33.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
112.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
93.0 (+34.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
33.0 (+25.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)
Maths Score:
112.0 (+7.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 112.0 112.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Work Together, We Play Together, We Laugh Together, We Pray Together"

Faith Community Learning Life Love

Catholic ethos; mass, liturgy and prayer; Chaplaincy; Catholic Life; Our Most Holy Redeemer parish; Oratory parish links.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Football Gymnastics

Facilities

Roof garden Forest School program

Curriculum Highlights

Creative Curriculum with theme-based learning integrating arts and humanities Partnership with Tri-Borough Music Hub for weekly music lessons; after-school instrumental tuition; lunchtime woodwind provision After-school clubs and curriculum weeks with visitors Outdoor learning: Forest School, visits to museums, Thames kayaking, roof garden cultivation

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Daily after school care run by Fit for Sport, who operate a walking bus to another primary school where our pupils mix with other local children in a variety of sports and games.

SEND Provision

SEND Provision: Four-part approach (Assess; Plan; Provide; Review); Additional SEN Support; specialist services as needed; termly meetings with parents; SEN Policy.

Admissions Criteria

Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice from Catholic families who are resident within the Holy Redeemer parish receive priority under section three of the school’s Admissions Policy. The school is oversubscribed and maintains a waiting list; open days are held for Reception and In Year applications.

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