The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 448
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Boon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWanstead Church School
Primary · 564m away
Leytonstone School
Secondary · 902m away
Wanstead High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
George Tomlinson Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Davies Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barclay Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School currently has 448 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 London, E11 2TA, in the Redbridge 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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