The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Ms Marie Halpin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wesley Road Hillside, Harlesden, London, NW10 8PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Stonebridge School
Primary · Very close
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Nursery · 339m away
Edith Kay Independent School
Independent · 646m away
Brentfield Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Harlesden Primary School
Primary · 817m away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Nursery · 1.1km away
TCS Primary (Special Needs) School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is in London, NW10 8PP, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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