Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
105%
Capacity
220
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pauline David, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4351st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 80th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 27 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 86% recommending the school (64 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Trittiford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B13 0EU |
| Headteacher | Pauline David |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.4% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 210 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4351st of 13,686
Nationally
428th of 1,378
In West Midlands
80th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
64 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
101
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Trittiford Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B13 0EU
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