Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
218 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 91% to 98%. Maths has remained stable at around 98%. Writing has remained stable at around 94%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
450 pupils
450 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
4,274
Applications
3,495
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.69816%
Overall absence
3.63128%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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