Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
77%
Capacity
86
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Carnforth sits within the Lancashire local authority, a large county with 480 primary schools. While it does not rank among the very top performers in the area — the highest-scoring local peers are Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, and St George’s Church of England Primary School in Chorley — this small Roman Catholic school holds a steady Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its graded inspection in 2016 and its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022. With just 86 pupils on roll against a capacity of 112, the school is notably undersubscribed, which may appeal to families seeking a more intimate setting. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.4%, well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in serving a diverse local community.
Academic outcomes data for the school is not provided in the available information, so it is not possible to compare its Key Stage 2 results against the Lancashire local authority average of 60. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2022, confirmed that the school continues to be Good overall, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The previous graded inspection in November 2016 also awarded Good across the board. The school does not have a sixth form, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. For parents focused on academic league tables, the absence of published results makes it difficult to benchmark against peers, but the consistent Ofsted judgement suggests a stable and well-led environment.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, forest school, art studios, music rooms, sports hall, sensory room, and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, football, swimming, tennis, cross country, and rounders, while clubs cover coding, drama, eco club, film club, and choir. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. Admissions data for the 2025/26 year shows 8 places available, with 24 total applications and 8 first preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3:1. This suggests strong local demand despite the school not being full overall, and families with a Roman Catholic preference may find it particularly suitable.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancaster, LA5 9LS |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Kendall |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.4% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 112 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
24
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: olol.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British76.7%
- Asian11.6%
- White (other)5.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Kellet Road, Carnforth
Lancaster, LA5 9LS
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