Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary

A good voluntary aided school school in Westminster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary.

London, W25SR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
19 Cirencester Street
Paddington
London, W25SR
Phone
2072868825
Website
ourladydolours.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101124
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
19 Cirencester Street, Paddington, London, W2 5SR
Website
http://www.ourladydolours.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
142
Free School Meals
57.1% (81 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 108.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
142 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Community of Faith and Learning"

Gospel values Safe, Learn and Respect Growth mindset Rights and responsibilities with respect and tolerance for differences British Values

Catholic ethos with close links to the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, Paddington; Religious Education strongly emphasised as core, with the Come and See programme; school life centred on prayer, liturgy and Gospel values within a Diocese framework (Westminster).

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Sarah Alley; describes OLoD as a one-form entry Catholic school with a warm, caring community, high behavioural and achievement expectations, a long history, strong partnership with families, and a commitment to a broad, topic-based creative curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs Junior Adventures Group (JAG)

Sports

Football Hockey Rugby Cricket

Facilities

ICT Suite/Library Grass/roof playground WiFi across the site IT servers and cabling Fire alarm systems Intruder alarm systems CCTV Updated classroom infrastructure (lighting, ceilings, floors, remodelled classrooms) Additional learning spaces Green Screens installed in main playground Well-stocked school library with over 2000 texts

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Cycle A commences from September 2024 Come and See Religious Education programme; 10% of curriculum time devoted to RE Core subjects: RE, Maths, Literacy, Science, History & Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Art & Design Technology, Spanish, Computing, Online Safety, RSHE, Music Creative Curriculum Maps - Year A & Year B EYFS Curriculum Overview - Year A & B Literacy across the curriculum with CLPE influence Assessment via Target Tracker; formative and summative assessments and three ticks marking Enrichment approach with 'Stunning Starts', 'Marvellous Middles' and 'Fabulous Finishes' Two-year cycle maps with knowledge and skills progression; topic books and shared learning experiences Reading across the school with a well-resourced library (over 2000 texts) and themed reading corners

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00–9:00am. Wraparound/After School Clubs are available; Junior Adventures Group (JAG) operates as wraparound care at St Mary of the Angels School from 15 January 2025, 3:30pm–6:00pm, with bookings via [email protected] and payments via the School Gateway App. Clubs are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After-school pickups are required; late collection may result in withdrawal of club entry. Additional after-school activities may be offered and details are communicated by the school; see the After School Clubs section for termly information.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium Statements are published (including strategy statements for multiple years, e.g., 2018-19 through 2024-25) to raise attainment of disadvantaged pupils and support learning recovery.

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