Our Lady Catholic Primary School

URN: 138322 • Hitchin SG5 1XT

Overview

Name
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
URN
138322
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Snowball (since 2021) , Headteacher
Previous head
Ciara Nicholson, Headteacher
Telephone
01462622555
Website
Visit
Address
Old Hale Way, Hitchin SG5 1XT

Summary

Our Lady Catholic Primary School, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 166 pupils, offering a capacity for 226. The school prides itself on providing a distinctively Catholic education within an inclusive environment, welcoming children and staff from all faiths. The ethos of the school is centred around inspiring every child to achieve their best every day.

The curriculum at Our Lady Catholic Primary School is designed to foster personal development and academic success, supported by dedicated teachers and small class sizes. The school is committed to celebrating each child's unique talents and promoting a sense of belonging within the community. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including a forest school programme that encourages outdoor learning and personal growth.

The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting its broad curriculum and tailored support for students. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through workshops, such as those focused on online safety, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and child welfare. For more information, visit their website at http://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
226
Pupils
166
Boys
70
Girls
96
FSM %
18.70
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 166 70 96 226 18.70
2024-09-11 154 69 85 226 14.90
2023-09-11 155 80 75 226 8.40
2022-09-11 155 80 75 226 8.40
2021-09-11 181 92 89 226 8.30
2020-09-11 211 115 96 226 4.30

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