Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, London
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 203rd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in detail
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes School. Our thriving school community is quite literally built on kindness. From the moment they walk into our school, your child will be warmly welcomed and surrounded by a vibrancy that reflects that outstanding nature of our school. In 2024, we were ranked in the top 1% of Primary Schools nationally."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Redbridge
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 91% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School as their first choice and 189 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School are Wanstead Church School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 96% maths); Gwyn Jones Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 63% maths); George Tomlinson Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths); and Snaresbrook Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 96% maths).
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wanstead Church SchoolGwyn Jones Primary SchoolGeorge Tomlinson Primary SchoolSnaresbrook Primary School
The trust
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
218 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 87% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (87%).
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 67 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 3 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wanstead Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chestnut Drive (->s), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School are Leytonstone School (0.6 miles), Wanstead High School (0.7 miles) and Connaught School for Girls (0.9 miles).
Leytonstone SchoolWanstead High SchoolConnaught School for Girls
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an ambitious learning environment where pupils develop deep knowledge across all subjects. Teachers are experts in their fields and use proven strategies like 'rewind, remind, check' activities to help children remember what they've learned. The school prepares well-rounded citizens through leadership opportunities, charity work, and thoughtful curriculum enrichment including museum visits and career exploration.
Key Strengths
- Broad and highly ambitious curriculum with strong focus on building deep knowledge and understanding from Nursery onwards
- Expert teachers who present information clearly, check understanding carefully, and address misconceptions immediately
- Exceptional phonics teaching with well-trained staff delivering consistent and precise instruction
- Strong inclusion of pupils with SEND with personalized support and careful transition planning
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school with pupils acting as excellent role models
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear processes in place and a strong open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
archery, cross stitch, future scientists, photography, leadership roles (ambassador, guardian angel, sports leader, travel ambassador), library and reading pavilion visits
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is an outstanding Catholic primary school where pupils delight in being part of the community and achieve exceptionally highly across all areas of learning. The school has been rated Outstanding in quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
218 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 91% to 98% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School.
- Premier - Wanstead HubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Treehouse Wondergarten & After School Club510m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Redbridge's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 89
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 76 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
411 pupils
420 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Redbridge council
Places available
4,215
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
450
Total Pupils
225
Boys
225
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,044
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,077
Per pupil
£2277k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
3.6%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 98% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School has around 450 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in 2024/25. 3.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier - Wanstead Hub (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 76 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is at Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)