Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
167
Pupils
2.3x
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 South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 167 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Meg Wilson, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12873rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 14 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 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 Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hanham Road, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8PX |
| Headteacher | Meg Wilson |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 167 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 167 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12873rd of 13,686
Nationally
1353rd of 1,469
In South West
64th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
36%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hanham Road, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 8PX
Hanham Road, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 8PX
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