Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
91%
Capacity
345
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 378 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Harvey, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9840th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 35 in South Ribble.
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 35 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (72 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lourdes Avenue, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 5TB |
| Headteacher | Kerry Harvey |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.7% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 378 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9840th of 13,686
Nationally
1424th of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
72 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
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Contact Information
Lourdes Avenue, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 5TB
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