Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
London, N11 1RD · Enfield · primary school
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28th of 61 primary schools in Enfield we can score, 68 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 3,042 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "warm and nurturing" school where pupils have a "strong sense of belonging" and feel safe. Leaders maintain a "clear plan for improvement" and are praised for their "meticulously designed" early years curriculum, which ensures children are "fully ready for the transition to Year 1."
Strengths
- Early years provision is of a "strong standard," with staff effectively modelling language and introducing phonics from Reception.
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and respect," contributing to a "friendly and caring atmosphere" where bullying is "very rare."
- Personal development is robust, with pupils engaging in "meaningful debate" and developing empathy through community activities.
- Staff are "approachable" and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs, fostering an "inclusive culture."
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive," praising the "family feeling" and the support offered to both children and themselves.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure learning activities in the wider curriculum "more precisely support and encourage the knowledge leaders want pupils to know and remember."
- Support for pupils with barriers to learning other than SEND needs to be "consistently effective" to help them achieve.
- Leaders must continue to "improve attendance and lower persistent absence" across the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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