Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
463
Pupils
1.9x
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 Southend-on-Sea community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 463 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 473 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 Sally Nutman, it falls under Southend-on-Sea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3208th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 25 in Southend-on-Sea.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 36 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 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 Art Studios, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southend-on-Sea, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3HS |
| Headteacher | Sally Nutman |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Number of Pupils | 463 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 463 / 473 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3208th of 13,686
Nationally
315th of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 25
In Southend-on-Sea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3HS
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