The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Pauline David (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Trittiford Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBillesley Primary School
Primary · 595m away
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Highters Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Chilcote Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Highters Heath Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Heath Secondary School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hall Green Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swanshurst School
Secondary · 1.4km 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 Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 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 220 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 3 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 Birmingham, B13 0EU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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