The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Ashton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton take?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton is in Durham, DH6 2JQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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