Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
London, N12 0JP · Barnet · primary school
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62nd of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 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 — 5.5/10 against 3,438 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Overview
The report describes Our Lady of Lourdes as a "happy and friendly school" where pupils are "enthusiastic about coming to school" and "typically learn well." Leaders maintain "high expectations of behaviour and learning," resulting in a "calm and orderly" environment with strong community spirit and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with logical sequencing that helps pupils develop "connections and a deeper level of understanding" across subjects.
- Reading is highly prioritised; the early reading curriculum is "well established," and staff implement the phonics programme with "precision," ensuring weaker readers are "quickly identified and well supported."
- Pupils with SEND are "identified quickly and supported well," with tasks successfully adapted so they can "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Physical health is a priority, offering "ample opportunities" for pupils to develop skills and stamina through daily activities like the "daily mile."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with policies reflecting "up-to-date guidance" and staff receiving "frequent and relevant" training.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teaching does not sufficiently build on previous learning, meaning pupils "do not secure as deep an understanding" as intended by the curriculum.
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils’ understanding to correct errors, allowing "misunderstandings [to] persist in their work."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils at risk are "identified quickly" and supported well by staff who engage effectively with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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