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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.6 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 within the Bury area.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.61177, -2.31459 · BL8 1YA
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105337
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ololbury.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2012.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury a good school?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury scores 46.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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