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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

County Durham, DH6 2JQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3152 of 13,686 nationally

About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton is a smaller than average state primary, with 154 pupils on roll against a capacity of 168. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a local community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 35 applications for 21 places, with all 21 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.67 per place signals a solid local reputation, particularly among Catholic families in the County Durham area, though the school is open to all. The headteacher, Lisa Ashton, leads a mixed-gender, Roman Catholic primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFleming Field, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ
HeadteacherLisa Ashton
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils154
Free School Meals (FSM)35.1%
School Capacity154 / 168 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryDanceCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.