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Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.5 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
345
Capacity
378
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 85% nationally. While 48% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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53.72845, -2.69257 · PR5 5TB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119639
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall a good school?
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall scores 36.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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