The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 21 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
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Linda Chadwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beech Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
St James's Church of England High School
Secondary · 304m away
Harper Green School
Secondary · 503m away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · 573m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 827m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 888m away
The Orchards Nursery School
Nursery · 910m away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School take?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 0BP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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