Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
London, E11 2TA · Redbridge · primary school
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2nd of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,621 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.83 |
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 RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 38.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications for the next academic year? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their assessments?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils “delight in being part of this school community” and “behave exceptionally well” within a setting that holds “the highest expectations for pupils and their learning.” The report describes a school where children “achieve exceptionally highly” and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education through a “broad and highly ambitious” curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced to build on what has come before,” ensuring pupils “build a deep body of knowledge in each subject.”
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who “check pupils’ understanding carefully” and use strategies like “rewind, remind, check” to address misconceptions immediately.
- There is a “sharp focus” on reading, with staff “exceptionally well trained” in phonics and books “well matched to the sounds that pupils know.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included in the life of the school” and receive “appropriately personalised support.”
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing into “responsible, respectful and active citizens” who take on leadership roles and support local charities.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for 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 | 95% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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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