Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury, Bury
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bury. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 132% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 72% in reading and 81% 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury are Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Old Hall Primary School (0.3 miles); Woodbank Primary School (0.7 miles, 81% reading, 72% maths); and Springside Primary School (0.8 miles, 86% reading, 71% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury.
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyOld Hall Primary SchoolWoodbank Primary SchoolSpringside Primary School
Who goes there
4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (6.2%) received SEN support and 24 (13.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs. The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garside Hey Road (opposite), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury issued 8 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school provides a caring, inclusive environment where all children feel safe and respected. Teachers explain things clearly and check regularly that pupils understand, adapting lessons as needed. The school particularly excels at supporting children with additional needs alongside their classmates, and gives every child chances to enjoy sports, music, and adventure.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching in early reading helps children develop fluency and confidence in reading across the curriculum
- Well-organized curriculum with carefully arranged knowledge steps in most subjects to help pupils deepen their understanding
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, with expert staff developing both academic learning and social-emotional skills
- High standards of pupil behavior with pupils demonstrating school values of care and respect
- Leaders give pupils a strong voice and ensure they are well prepared for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not deliver the phonics programme consistently well, which slows progress for some pupils
- A small number of subjects lack complete curriculum planning with clear knowledge sequences, making it harder for pupils to link new concepts to what they already know
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff creating a culture where safeguarding is prioritized, receiving thorough training, and working closely with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, musical instrument lessons, charity fundraising, residential visits with adventurous activities
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils thrive in a caring community and achieve highly across subjects, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
27.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Term dates
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bury's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
132%
Over capacity
185 pupils
140 places
45 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
24
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
178
Total Pupils
85
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,211
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,420
Per pupil
£1098k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
170
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
What are SATs results like at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Of the pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is oversubscribed, Bury 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was full in 2025, at 132% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Classes at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury has around 178 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 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.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is at Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA.