Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, London
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 225th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 2 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kensington and Chelsea (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School in detail
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Kensington and Chelsea
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Kensington and Chelsea and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 158 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 2 first choices for every place. 30 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School are Marlborough Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 96% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 93% maths); Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 85% maths); and Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (0.4 miles).
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Marlborough Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolOur Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Who goes there
7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 38.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Mixed (10%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
In 2026, 65 pupils (31%) received SEN support and 8 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is South Kensington Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cale Street / Royal Brompton Hospital, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oratory excels at creating a supportive environment where all children thrive and develop independence. The school's ambitious curriculum helps pupils think like subject specialists, while exceptional early reading teaching gives children strong foundations. Teachers provide high levels of support for every child, including those with special needs, ensuring all pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge securely
- Exceptional focus on early reading with precise phonics teaching and love of reading promotion
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as peers with high-quality outcomes
- Clear behaviour expectations and highly respectful pupils who take pride in their achievements
- Rich programme for personal development including visits, clubs and discussion of equality and diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school creates an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, football, ballet, coding, visits to science museum, local churches
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is a warm and welcoming place where pupils are polite, confident and feel safe. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and staff have the highest aspirations for all pupils' achievement.
At a Glance
7.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 97% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School.
- Activate Camps @ Marlborough Primary School380m away · Not yet graded
- NWG Academy380m away · Not yet graded
- Richer Education Chelsea400m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is in Kensington and Chelsea; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 208
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 40
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 208 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 168 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
51 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
900
Applications
582
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All primary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 2 first choices per place
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
34.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
115
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,361
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,452
Per pupil
£1465k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School: Activate Camps @ Marlborough Primary School (380m away, registered, not yet graded), NWG Academy (380m away, registered, not yet graded) and Richer Education Chelsea (400m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 208 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 168 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 51 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School?
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School is at Bury Walk, Cale Street, London, SW3 6QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)