The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 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
- 86
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Kendall (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarnforth High School
Secondary · Very close
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 352m away
Carnforth Community Primary School
Primary · 424m away
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth take?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth is in Carnforth, LA5 9LS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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