Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

How places are decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children.
2Baptised Catholic children in named parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels’ parish allocated to Our Lady of Lourdes RC school.
3Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission
4Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish.
5Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children
6Baptised Catholic children resident in other parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in other parishes.
7Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
8All remaining applicants — All remaining applicants.

If two applications tie: In the event of distances being the same for 2 or more applicants where the distance would be the last place/s allocated, a random lottery will be carried out in a public place, all names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

If it is not possible to offer places for all applications within any criterion above, priority will be given to those living closest to the school measured using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: key facts

What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL8 1YA, Bury.
How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?: When Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children; 2. Baptised Catholic children in named parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels’ parish allocated to Our Lady of Lourdes RC school; 3. Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of distances being the same for 2 or more applicants where the distance would be the last place/s allocated, a random lottery will be carried out in a public place, all names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

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How places are decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children.
2Baptised Catholic children in named parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels’ parish allocated to Our Lady of Lourdes RC school.
3Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission
4Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels' parish.
5Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children
6Baptised Catholic children resident in other parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in other parishes.
7Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.
8All remaining applicants — All remaining applicants.

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: key facts

What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL8 1YA, Bury.
How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?: When Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After Children — Baptised Catholic Looked After Children and Baptised Catholic previously Looked After Children; 2. Baptised Catholic children in named parish area — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the area of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels’ parish allocated to Our Lady of Lourdes RC school; 3. Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling — Other Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of distances being the same for 2 or more applicants where the distance would be the last place/s allocated, a random lottery will be carried out in a public place, all names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

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Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Secondary

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Secondary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

How places are decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: key facts

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