The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
8% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Anita Philbrook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions 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 March 2024. 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 214 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 4 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 Brighton, BN2 7HA, in the Brighton and Hove 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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