Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS15 8PX · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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82nd of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 2,894 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school requires improvement in 2023-11.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths following the 2023-11 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School are happy and have positive attitudes towards learning, supported by ‘happy and encouraging staff’. However, the overall quality of education requires improvement, particularly regarding curriculum design and the depth of knowledge pupils build across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display good behaviour and attitudes, adhering to clear rules to ‘be safe, ready and respectful’.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with robust phonics teaching and assessment helping pupils develop fluency and confidence.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils understanding democratic processes and embracing cultural differences.
- Staff accurately identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing effective support for them to access learning.
- Classrooms are described as ‘purposeful and calm’, allowing pupils to concentrate well.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum beyond phonics is not fully defined, leaving older pupils without the necessary skills to infer meaning from texts.
- Teachers do not always use assessment with enough precision to identify knowledge gaps or address misconceptions in subjects like science and mathematics.
- Governors lack a sufficient depth of understanding of the quality of education and have not challenged the school sufficiently to drive improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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