Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Beech Avenue, BL4 0BP |
| School Website | www.ourlady.bolton.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1204333181 |
| URN | 105245 |
School Census
| Total | 236 |
| Girls/Boys | 122/114 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 37.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 57 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 21/04/2015 | Good |
| 24/01/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23 |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | 4.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 109.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 5.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
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The Ferns Primary Academy
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Harper Green School
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
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Mount St Joseph
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Queensbridge Primary School
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Green Fold School
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Cherry Tree Primary School
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