Our Lady of Lourdes RC School, London
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 628th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Our Lady of Lourdes RC School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of Lourdes RC School are Tudor Primary School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 86% maths); Manorside Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); Summerside Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); and Moss Hall Infant School (0.6 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Our Lady of Lourdes RC School.
Tudor Primary SchoolManorside Primary SchoolSummerside Primary AcademyMoss Hall Infant School
Who goes there
58.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (21%), Black (17%) and Asian (16%).
Staffing
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Finchley Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Squires Lane, 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School issued 9 suspensions, 4.4 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 School are Bishop Douglass School Finchley (0.6 miles), The Compton School (0.7 miles), Wren Academy Finchley (0.7 miles) and St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (0.8 miles).
Bishop Douglass School FinchleyThe Compton SchoolWren Academy FinchleySt Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Our Lady of Lourdes creates a happy, orderly environment where children are keen to learn and staff have positive relationships with pupils. The school prioritises reading, supporting struggling readers quickly, and ensures children with additional needs are well supported. Parents praise the strong partnership between school and home, and the school fosters a real sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with a well-established phonics programme and weaker readers are quickly identified and supported
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and supported well with adapted tasks and activities
- Strong behaviour systems in place with clear expectations - pupils concentrate well and cooperate with each other
- Physical health is a priority with daily opportunities for sport and exercise including a daily mile
- Leaders have a secure knowledge of the school's strengths and weaknesses, with effective governance
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teaching does not build sufficiently on what pupils have learned before, so they don't develop deep understanding over time
- Teachers don't always check pupils' understanding effectively, meaning errors and misconceptions persist in some pupils' work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with up-to-date policies, frequent staff training, quick identification of pupils at risk, and a curriculum that teaches pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Daily mile, mini-marathon, sports events, mini-Vinnies (community service delivering to local foodbank), PE lessons, daily sport during breaktimes
Our Lady of Lourdes is a happy and friendly Catholic primary school where pupils are enthusiastic about learning and behave sensibly. Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum, with strong partnerships between school and home.
At a Glance
19.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady of Lourdes RC School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Our Lady Lourdes N12At the school · Not yet graded
- Party on a Cloud at Tudor Primary340m away · Not yet graded
- Happy Days Club850m away · Not yet graded
- Summerside N12 0QU Non Stop Action850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Our Lady of Lourdes RC School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 64
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 57 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 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 School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
188 pupils
210 places
22 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 Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
193
Total Pupils
111
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,450
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,163
Per pupil
£1258k
Total funding
£61k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
16.0%
Persistent absence
175
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
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is oversubscribed, Barnet 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 School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Classes at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School average 24.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School has around 193 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Our Lady of Lourdes RC School in 2024/25. 16% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady of Lourdes RC 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 School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Our Lady Lourdes N12 (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more 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 School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 57 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is at Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)