Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has declined from 100% to 86%. Writing has declined from 97% to 90%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
210 pupils
210 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Kensington and Chelsea
Places available
968
Applications
663
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
92.2%
Primary admissions across Kensington and Chelsea (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83172%
Overall absence
10.27027%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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