Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School.

London, NW108PP Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 July 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wesley Road Hillside
Harlesden
London, NW108PP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101545
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wesley Road Hillside, Harlesden, London, NW10 8PP
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
219
Free School Meals
37.8% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.9 (10.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
219 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing together in faith, hope and courage, we inspire each other, learning to continue Christ’s Mission."

Welcome Equality Faith Respect Excellence Determination Inspiration Friendship

Rooted in Gospel values, our school is very ambitious. Everyone works together to create an educational experience that enables all our pupils to achieve their academic potential. Pupils also develop an understanding of their importance and responsibilities as global citizens through the teachings of Jesus Christ and Caritas in Action.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Ms Marie Halpin inviting visits and describing the school as rooted in Gospel values and aiming to educate the whole child.

Facilities

Lift between floors in the Infant Building Wheelchair access to the office and ground floor Disabled toilets in both buildings Ramps around the school

Curriculum Highlights

Art & DT Computing English Geography History Maths Modern Foreign Language Music PSHE Religious Education RSHE Science Physical Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7:45am and After School Club from 3:30pm until 6:00pm. These are available from Nursery children to year 6, except for 2-Year- old.

Admissions Criteria

The Governing Body has sole responsibility for admissions. We warmly welcome pupils and families of other faiths to be considered for a place at our school.

Financial Information

2 year old provision: Fully funded 15 hours; otherwise 15/30 hour options with fees £100 / £250 per week for 15/30 hours for fee paying families. Nursery (3/4 year olds): All 3-year-olds have a FREE part-time 15 hour place; 30 hours per week for working families. Afternoon sessions charged at £10.00 per afternoon. All charges paid termly in advance; if a child is absent, refunds or reductions are not available. Breakfast Club 7:45am and After School Club from 3:30pm until 6:00pm. These are available from Nursery children to year 6, except for 2-Year-old.

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