Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School sits in Sefton, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 59. The school itself doesn't publish its own KS2 results in the data we have, so it's hard to say exactly how it stacks up against that LA benchmark. What we do know is that it's a Good-rated school, a rating it has held consistently across its two most recent Ofsted inspections, including the most recent graded inspection in 2015 and an ungraded visit in 2019 that confirmed it remains Good. That puts it in solid company, though it's worth noting that only six of the 74 primary schools in Sefton have achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, with the nearest one being Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School, about 2.7 km away. For a Catholic primary with a nursery provision for children aged 2 to 11, this is a stable, well-regarded option in the area.

Academically, the picture is a bit of a mixed bag because we don't have the school's own Progress 8 or KS2 SATs scores to compare directly with the LA average. The Ofsted breakdown from the 2015 graded inspection rated leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all as Good, with a score of 2 out of 4 on each. The 2019 ungraded inspection didn't change that assessment. The school is oversubscribed, which often signals that local parents have confidence in it: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 71 applications for 45 places, with 44 of those coming as first preferences. That's an oversubscription ratio of 1.58, meaning nearly three children applied for every two spots. Without exam data, we can't say whether it outperforms the LA average, but the demand suggests it's a popular choice among Sefton families.

On the practical side, the school is well-equipped with facilities that include an ICT suite, a forest school area, music rooms, a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, and even a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. Sports on offer include cricket, swimming, tennis, rounders, athletics, and dance, while clubs range from chess and coding to gardening and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and hearing impairment, plus a dedicated SEN unit. With 20.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it's a diverse intake. This school would suit a Catholic family looking for a faith-based primary with strong facilities and a clear SEND offer, but be prepared for competition at the admissions stage.

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