Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
106%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathie Gait, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7532nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 94 in Kirklees.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 23 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | Bradley Boulevard, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD2 1EA |
| Headteacher | Kathie Gait |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7532nd of 13,686
Nationally
801st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
48th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bradley Boulevard, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD2 1EA
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