Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
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.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2022): School remains Good
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.
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.
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