Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11221 pupils

Lock Lane, Partington, M31 4PJWebsite01617752847

Good221 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils221

Good2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils221

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

221 / 210 (105%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Natalie Gaulton

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2023

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

6.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.5%vs 5.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.1%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.7%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (45%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (16%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Other3 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils221

Free school meals35.7%

English as additional language11.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British69.7%

Indian6.8%

Black Other5.0%

Black African3.6%

Mixed Other3.2%

Black Caribbean3.2%

White Other1.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.8%

Other1.4%

Gypsy/Roma1.4%

Chinese1.4%

Asian Other0.9%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2024

Flood Zone 1Low risk

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