Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 31 Aug 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, caring community where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers deliver strong phonics and reading instruction, helping most pupils exceed national expectations by the time they leave. The school goes beyond academics to develop children's character through community service, charity work, and enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well-cared for with supportive staff who know them well
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, with most pupils achieving above national expectations
- Strong commitment to inclusion with thorough assessment and effective support for all learners
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time
- Extensive community involvement and character development through charity work and local service
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching activities are not well-selected to help pupils understand key subject content
- Not all subjects are delivered with the same consistency and depth of knowledge
- Some classroom explanations do not convey key information clearly enough, affecting long-term retention
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils feeling safe and trusting adults to listen to their concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing club, chess club, choir performances (opera with Waltham Forest music hub, carol singing at homeless hostel), eco council
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a kind and nurturing school where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has maintained good standards with an ambitious curriculum and strong focus on reading and inclusion.
At a Glance
40.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has declined from 89% to 66%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
297 pupils
450 capacity
153 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,688
Applications
3,129
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.29995%
Overall absence
15.03497%
Persistent absence
286
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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