Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
110%
Capacity
230
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda Chadwick, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1276th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 87 in Bolton.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 29 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 84% recommending the school (45 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Our Lady of Lourdes RC 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beech Avenue, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 0BP |
| Headteacher | Linda Chadwick |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1276th of 13,686
Nationally
155th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
45 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
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Contact Information
Beech Avenue, Bolton
Bolton, BL4 0BP
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