SchoolScoresOur Lady's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, HP6 5PL
01494 726390 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 December 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Amersham comparisons use the 11 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Amersham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 78% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Amersham. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Amersham figures pool parents at the Amersham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
78% — 13 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Amersham. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Heatherton School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Waterside Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chesham Bois CofE School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Harding Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elangeni School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chestnut Lane School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Woodside Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmtree Infant and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- St George's CofE Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Our Lady's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
97% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Our Lady's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Our Lady's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148673.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.