Our Lady's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Boycott Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RN |
| Phone | 01432274814 |
| Reference Number | 116883 |
Our Lady’s RC Primary School continues to demonstrate a good overall performance, showcasing happy and confident pupils who engage positively with their learning. The school fosters a supportive environment with very rare instances of bullying, and parents express appreciation for the school's effective communication and resolution of concerns. The curriculum is well-structured, integrating a variety of subjects with strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, encouraging pupils to express their opinions and explore diverse cultures.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.74%
Girls: 45.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40% |
| White, Other | 39.5% |
| Indian | 8.9% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show enthusiasm and confidence in their learning.
- Bullying is extremely rare and concerns are quickly addressed.
- Teachers have high expectations and engage pupils with interesting activities.
- Curriculum designed to build knowledge over time effectively.
- Strong focus on reading, with students encouraged to read daily.
- Pupils demonstrate respect and courtesy towards each other and adults.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching due to some new staff not being fully trained.
- Need for more effective embedding of the new curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.3 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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