Our Lady Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.2% boys and 57.8% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.2%. african pupils make up about 17.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XT |
| Website: | http://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01462622555 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Snowball |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138322 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 226 |
| Number of Pupils: | 166 |
| Number of Boys: | 70 |
| Number of Girls: | 96 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.20% | 70 |
| African | 17.50% | 29 |
| Other White | 9.60% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.80% | 8 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 7 |
| Irish | 3.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XR | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickleford Primary School Arlesey Road , Ickleford SG5 3TG | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chrysalis School for Autism Units 8 & 9 , The Glover Centre SG5 1RT | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.