Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Brighton, BN2 7HA · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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35th of 42 primary schools in Brighton and Hove we can score, 47 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 the 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 RC School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Sports Leaders club and attend trips to locations including Wilderness Wood, Rockpools in Rottingdean, Lewes Castle, Drusillas, Kipling Gardens, Brighton Fishing Museum, Preston Manor, and the Ashdown Forest Stone Age Experience. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Overview
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School continues to be a “good school” following an ungraded inspection. Pupils behave “exceptionally well” in this “warm and caring” environment, where they feel safe and are supported to meet high expectations. The school provides a broad curriculum with particularly strong outcomes in reading, mathematics, and physical education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent conduct” and “high levels of concentration,” showing respect for others and supporting peers with emotional needs.
- The curriculum in reading, mathematics, and PE is “most precise,” allowing pupils to develop a “deep understanding” through “well-sequenced learning.”
- Staff teach phonics effectively and provide “high-quality adaptations” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve well.
- Leaders have created a “calm and orderly” school culture where staff feel valued and governors hold leaders to account effectively.
- Pupils enjoy a “rich array of good-quality texts” and engage enthusiastically in extracurricular activities, including business planning and sports competitions.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum design is “less well considered,” meaning pupils “do not learn as well” as they should; leaders must ensure these subjects are planned with the same precision as the best practice in the school.
- Strategies to improve attendance and punctuality are “not currently effective for all pupils,” requiring further refinement to ensure consistent attendance.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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