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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Beech Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0BP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, while the school excels in foundational skills, limited data on higher achievement levels could provide a more comprehensive view of overall student progress.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School keeps me informed
78%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.8%
Black African20.0%
Asian Pakistani13.0%
White Other9.1%
Asian Indian7.4%
Black Other5.2%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.54805, -2.41876 · BL4 0BP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105245
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ourlady.bolton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School a good school?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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