Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in the London borough of Brent, one of 61 primary schools in the local authority. It currently ranks 45th out of 52 Brent primaries on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of schools locally. The top-performing peers in the borough include East Lane Primary School, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, and Ark Franklin Primary Academy, all of which sit at the top of the local rankings. Our Lady of Lourdes is a mixed-gender school for children aged 2 to 11, with a capacity of 240 and a current roll of 227 pupils. Over a third of its pupils (33.6%) are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average. The school has nursery provision and a strong religious character, with a chapel on site. It was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating.

In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Brent local authority average of 65%. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this metric. Reading was the strongest area, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 20% achieving a higher score. In maths, 63% reached the expected standard and 17% achieved a higher score, while writing saw 53% at the expected level and just 7% at the higher level. Average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 102 in maths. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to compare pupil progress against the national average. Ofsted’s most recent ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards were maintained, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good.

The school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 53 applications for 24 places and 21 first-preference offers made. Facilities include a gymnasium, sensory room, library, playing fields, art studios, forest school and a chapel. Sports offered are dance, football, athletics and netball, while clubs include chess, choir, science club and art club. The school provides support for a wide range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent View responses from 15 parents in the 2024/25 period show 80% would recommend the school, though 20% would not. Most parents felt their child was happy and safe, but a small minority strongly disagreed on safety and behaviour. This school may suit families seeking a faith-based primary with strong SEND support and a broad range of facilities, particularly those who value a small, community-focused setting.

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