Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Our Lady of Lourdes creates a warm, caring environment where pupils thrive. Teachers deliver engaging lessons that help children make good progress, and the school actively celebrates diversity with strong pastoral support for all learners. Pupils develop healthy lifestyles through sports activities, and the school fosters excellent behaviour and respect throughout the community.
Key Strengths
- Good quality teaching that motivates and engages pupils, with positive attitudes toward learning throughout the school
- Strong pupil behaviour and safety - pupils feel cared for and bullying is rare
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, those learning English as an additional language, and pupils with special educational needs
- Good progress in reading, writing and mathematics from individual starting points
- Above-average attendance that continues to improve
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check that pupils follow marking guidance to correct their work and learn from mistakes
- Key Stage 1 teachers do not always plan work that builds on what pupils already know or insist on good quality work
- Governing body lacks sufficient understanding of national data to challenge school leaders on pupil progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust requirements in place - all staff and governors prioritize keeping pupils safe, which is greatly appreciated by parents.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school sporting activities, school sports teams, inter-school competitions, trips, school council activities, fundraising events
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a good school where senior leaders have an accurate view of strengths and areas for improvement, and pupils feel safe because staff care for them well.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has declined from 94% to 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 90%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
236 pupils
210 capacity
26 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bolton
Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,105
Applications
3,501
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bolton (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.01662%
Overall absence
6.41711%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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