Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11214 pupils

The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7HAWebsite01273306980

Good214 pupilsAges 4–11

Rights Respecting Schools Award (Gold)(2025)

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Good2y ago

Inspected Mar 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils214

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils214

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

214 / 218 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~31*

Head Teacher

Mrs Anita Philbrook

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 83%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.0%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.0%vs 7.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (33%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (26%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (19%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils214

Free school meals12.1%

English as additional language14.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British59.3%

White Other10.7%

Asian Other6.1%

Mixed Other6.1%

Mixed White & Asian3.7%

Mixed White & African3.7%

Black African3.3%

Indian2.3%

Unclassified2.3%

White Irish0.9%

Chinese0.9%

Other0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2020

Spending Per Pupil

£5,329

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,071 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,523

Support staff£1,060

Premises£338

Energy£77

Learning resources£199

Income per pupil£5,109

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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