The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 184
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Hall Primary School
Primary · 516m away
Woodbank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Springside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tottington High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Elton High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Tottington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury take?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is in Bury, BL8 1YA, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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