Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
452
Pupils
1.6x
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 Sefton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 452 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 460 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 Darren McCann, it falls under Sefton local authority.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 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 ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Grantham Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 4LT |
| Headteacher | Darren McCann |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 452 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 452 / 460 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jul 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grantham Road, Southport
Sefton, PR8 4LT
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