SchoolScoresOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, HD2 1EA
01484 310700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 February 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 7 points below the Kirklees average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.7% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 22nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 42nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church CE Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbrow School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fixby Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 16% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkby Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Carr Green Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkby Infant and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 February 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148484.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.