How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth has 81 pupils on roll.

What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth take?

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth 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 Catholic Primary School, Carnforth have a religious character?

Yes — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth 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 Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?

When Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes) of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carnforth, St Mary of the Angels, Bolton-le-Sands and St Mary's, Yealand. (see notes 3&11); 3. Catholic children in named parishes for whom this is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carnforth, St Mary of the Angels, Bolton-le-Sands and St Mary's, Yealand for whom Our Lady of Lourdes is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 17 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes) of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carnforth, St Mary of the Angels, Bolton-le-Sands and St Mary's, Yealand. (see notes 3&11)
3Catholic children in named parishes for whom this is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carnforth, St Mary of the Angels, Bolton-le-Sands and St Mary's, Yealand for whom Our Lady of Lourdes is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, applications are further prioritised by (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced at time of application, then (ii) attendance of a brother or sister at the school at the time of enrolment. The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school's PAN.

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.