The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathie Gait (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CE Academy
Primary · 393m away
Ashbrow Junior School
Primary · 539m away
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 577m away
Ashbrow School
Primary · 578m away
Pivot Academy
Independent · 716m away
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Birkby Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy take?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is in Huddersfield, HD2 1EA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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