The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 999
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 39.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Seddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChadwick High School
Academy · 384m away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 590m away
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Independent · 856m away
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Primary · 941m away
The Loyne Specialist School
Special school · 946m away
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady's Catholic College a selective school?
No. Our Lady's Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic College?
Our Lady's Catholic College currently has 999 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's Catholic College take?
Our Lady's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady's Catholic College?
Our Lady's Catholic College is in Lancaster, LA1 2RX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Our Lady's Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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