Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
128%
Capacity
184
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (128% of 144 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Davies, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6664th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 46 in Bury.
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 14 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Drama, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Bury, BL8 1YA |
| Headteacher | Joanne Davies |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 144 (128% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6664th of 13,686
Nationally
958th of 2,065
In North West
26th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
28%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rudgwick Drive, Bury
Bury, BL8 1YA
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