Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bow Lane Finchley London N12 0JP |
| Phone | 02083461681 |
| Reference Number | 101331 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection categories. This is a notable shift from its prior 'Outstanding' grade more than a decade ago, mainly due to changes in the school's operational context and the impact of the extended gap between inspections. The school exhibits a positive atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and learning, fostering strong partnerships between the school and families. Pupils show enthusiasm for learning, engage well with the curriculum, and are typically respectful and cooperative.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.85%
Girls: 45.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 5 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 25.7% |
| White, British | 25.2% |
| Asian, Other | 11.7% |
| African | 10.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Irish | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and learning.
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and typically learn well.
- There is a broad and ambitious curriculum designed by leaders.
- Reading is prioritized with a well-established early reading curriculum.
- Teachers adapt tasks to accommodate pupils' differing needs, including those with SEND.
- Strong community spirit and involvement from parents and carers.
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of the curriculum is inconsistent in a small number of subjects.
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Tudor Primary School
Queen's Road, Finchley, London, N3 2AG |
0.21 miles |
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Manorside Primary School
Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2AB |
0.28 miles |
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Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU |
0.54 miles |
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Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street, Finchley, Moss Hall Grove, London, N3 1NR |
0.63 miles |
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Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove, Finchley, London, N12 8PE |
0.63 miles |
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Martin Primary School
Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley, London, N2 9JP |
0.67 miles |
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Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR |
0.69 miles |
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Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road, Barnet, London, N12 9DX |
0.79 miles |
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TD |
0.79 miles |
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Akiva School
80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY |
0.79 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Eagans Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8GA |
0.9 miles |
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Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP |
0.9 miles |
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Pardes House Primary School
Hendon Lane, Pardes House Primary School, London, Middlesex, N3 1SA |
0.96 miles |
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Coldfall Primary School
Coldfall Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1HS |
1.02 miles |
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Coppetts Wood Primary School
Coppetts Road, Friern Barnet, London, N10 1JS |
1.03 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dollis Park, Finchley, London, N3 1BT |
1.04 miles |
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Brookland Junior School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6EJ |
1.04 miles |
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Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJ |
1.04 miles |
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The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RZ |
1.06 miles |
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Finchley and Acton Yochien School
6 Hendon Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1UE |
1.1 miles |
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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ |
0.64 miles |
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Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.65 miles |
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Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.65 miles |
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The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG |
0.71 miles |
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Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB |
0.73 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ |
0.79 miles |
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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
0.85 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
0.95 miles |
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Pardes House Grammar School
Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1SA |
0.96 miles |
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Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE |
0.97 miles |
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Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX |
1.02 miles |
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The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8SH |
1.09 miles |
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Blanche Nevile School
Burlington Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NJ |
1.17 miles |
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Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS |
1.27 miles |
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Fortismere School
Southwing, Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NE |
1.29 miles |
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Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA |
1.37 miles |
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The Henrietta Barnett School
Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 7BN |
1.63 miles |
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Unique Children's School
1a Dukes Avenue, N10 2PS |
1.67 miles |
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Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ |
1.68 miles |
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TreeHouse School
Woodside Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3JA |
1.68 miles |