Our Lady's Preparatory School
Our Lady's Preparatory School is an independent school in Crowthorne for pupils aged 0 to 11. It has 234 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Our Lady's Preparatory School is Satisfactory, from an inspection in February 2011.
Ofsted inspection: February 2011.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Avenue Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6PB |
| Reference Number | 110154 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.59%
Girls: 56.41% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Our Lady’s Preparatory School provides a satisfactory quality of education, emphasizing good teaching and ensuring that children, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage, make good progress. The school is noted for its high-quality pastoral care and effective partnerships with parents, contributing to outstanding behavior and positive attitudes among students. However, it faces challenges in meeting some safeguarding requirements and developing enriched opportunities for older children within the curriculum.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Satisfactory |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jan 2011 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good teaching that promotes children's progress
- Outstanding behavior and positive attitudes to learning
- High-quality pastoral care throughout the school
- Effective partnerships with parents and carers
- Strong development of children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding
Areas for Improvement
- Omissions in safeguarding policies and procedures
- Limited understanding of other faiths and cultures
- Infrequent enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities for older children
- Inconsistencies in planning and assessment practices in the Early Years Foundation Stage
In 2025–26, 23.1% of pupils at Our Lady's Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Our Lady's Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Our Lady's Preparatory School is Satisfactory, from an inspection in February 2011.
When was Our Lady's Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Preparatory School was last inspected in February 2011.
How many pupils does Our Lady's Preparatory School have?
Our Lady's Preparatory School has 234 pupils on roll.
What age range does Our Lady's Preparatory School cover?
Our Lady's Preparatory School for pupils aged 0 to 11.
Where is Our Lady's Preparatory School?
Our Lady's Preparatory School is at The Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6PB.