The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Miss Barbara Costa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Douglass School Finchley
Secondary · 1.0km away
Martin Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Akiva School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Archer Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oak Lodge School
Academy · 1.5km away
Pardes House Grammar School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes RC School take?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes RC School?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School is in London, N12 0JP, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes RC School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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