About Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School
At Our Lady of Hartley, we provide a foundation of excellence built on faith, love, and learning. As a smaller, one-form entry school, we offer a unique environment where every child is recognized as an individual and supported to reach their full potential.
Our community is defined by a commitment to the "whole child." While we celebrate our status as an Ofsted "Outstanding" school, we believe true success is measured by more than just results. We cultivate a nurturing atmosphere where academic ambition meets spiritual growth, ensuring our pupils leave us as compassionate, resilient, and well-rounded young people.
What Defines Our School
- Proven Academic Success: Our 2024 Ofsted inspection highlighted that our pupils "delight in learning," achieving standards significantly above the national average through innovative teaching.
- A Living Faith: Our Catholic identity permeates every aspect of school life. We were judged "Outstanding" in our Catholic Schools Inspection, which noted:
"The love of Christ is evident in the wonderful relations between pupils and staff." — Catholic Schools Inspection
- Character & Virtues: We actively model Catholic virtues such as Resilience, Forgiveness, and Respect, shaping the moral compass of our students for life beyond the classroom.
- A Supportive Family: We are a close-knit community where leadership is described as "exemplary" and staff work tirelessly to ensure every child feels safe, happy, and challenged.
- Being part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership means we can provide a wider range of opportunities and benefits to our staff and pupils; from the sharing of best practice and staff training to the sharing of resources
"Leaders and governors demonstrate an understanding of their vocation to lead a school in which all members thrive... [it] is greatly appreciated by everybody." — Catholic Schools Inspection
We are proud of our vibrant community and the "outstanding" progress our children make every day. Whether in the classroom or through our diverse extracurricular offerings, we are dedicated to helping every child flourish.