Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
79%
Capacity
206
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes RC School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Barbara Costa, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% 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 693rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 80 in Barnet.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 18 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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 RC School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Bow Lane, London, Barnet, N12 0JP |
| Headteacher | Barbara Costa |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 262 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
693rd of 13,686
Nationally
164th of 1,592
In London
9th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
86%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
73
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bow Lane, London
Barnet, N12 0JP
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