Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
2.9x
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 Enfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% 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 Gillian Hood, it falls under Enfield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4479th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 59 in Enfield.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 26 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 16 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 School include Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Enfield, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | The Limes Avenue, London, Enfield, N11 1RD |
| Headteacher | Gillian Hood |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4479th of 13,686
Nationally
832nd of 1,592
In London
25th of 59
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
69%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 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.
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Contact Information
The Limes Avenue, London
Enfield, N11 1RD
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