Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School was founded in 1929 and housed in four single storey buildings dating from 1929 to 1952. It serves a multi-cultural community that has been developing rapidly since 1997. Approximately 61% of children are from minority ethnic groups which include African, Eastern European, Chinese and children from the Caribbean. The level of EAL within the school has increased to 42% since 2001.

Our Lady of Grace provides a full and vibrant curriculum; achievement is high with the school historically figuring prominently in Greenwich Key Stage 2 league tables.

The School has been awarded the DFES Achievement Award (2001, 2002, 2003) Schools Curriculum Award; Investor in People Status (2002/2005/2008); Charter Mark; Active Mark 2008; Healthy Schools Status 2008.

The school has a positive behaviour policy and aims to avoid exclusion whenever possible, rewarding and praising good behaviour by recognising children’s achievements publicly. The whole school policy is revisited by teachers and support staff frequently.

Inspections 2007

‘Our Lady of Grace is a good school with several outstanding features, particularly in regard to its care, their exemplary behaviour and the excellent relationships between all members of the school community.’ Catholic Ofsted – April 2007

‘This is a lovely school – small and very community minded. The Head Teacher and Deputy have established a clear educational direction for the school. Very good leadership is provided by the Head Teacher, ably supported by the Deputy, and as a result the school is a very orderly community. Standards in Key Stage 2 have improved greatly since the last inspection. Very good learning opportunities are created for pupils. The quality of teaching is good overall with many examples of very good and excellent teaching. Pupils’ attitudes and behaviour are very good.’ ‘The school makes good provision for pupils with special educational needs.’ Ofsted Inspection - February 2007