Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy.

Huddersfield, HD21EA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
8 February 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradley Boulevard
Sheepridge
Huddersfield, HD21EA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148484
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, HD2 1EA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
234
Free School Meals
35.1% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.6 (4.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

📈

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Learning Safety Love Honesty

Catholic Primary Academy within the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust; part of the Parish of the Holy Redeemer; Diocese of Leeds; daily prayer and liturgy; sacraments; Catholic life and Virtues are emphasised across the school.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and describes the school as an inclusive Catholic community where prayer, worship and academic growth are central, with a focus on helping every child reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Curriculum Highlights

RE Curriculum: The Way, The Truth and The Life scheme (Foundation Stage to Year 6) Year 1 - Judaism Year 2 - Taoism Year 3 - Sikhism Year 4 - Islam Year 5 - Hinduism Year 6 - Buddhism

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information includes Reception intake in September 2025; apply online via Kirklees Council; a Supplementary Information Form is available from the school; a Boundary Map is provided; admissions appeals are handled through a Diocese/independent panel.

Other Primary Schools in Kirklees

Compare with nearby schools